Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 GTRexclude Both the bayonet and scabbard

Both the bayonet and scabbard are fully unmarked

one in blackened bronze

SAWYER / No

extremely fine and very scarce (198 awarded)

maker marked RS

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 GTRexclude Both the bayonet and scabbard(Orden de Maria Isabel Luisa). Instituted in 1833. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, obverse centerpiece illustrating Queen Maria Isabella Luisa, surrounded by the inscription "ISABEL II REINA DE ESP", reverse centrepiece with the monogram "MYL"surrounded by the inscription "AL MERITO MILITAR", measuring 27 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, scattered chipping and loss evident