Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic In Gold, Lady’s Commander, C. 1940 Auction Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Erwin Kressmann

gilt loss and green oxidation evident on the reverse

The cap measures approximately 286 mm (l) x 104 mm (h)

presumed lost on Active Service

Awarded to Italians serving in the Balkans (Macedonia

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic In Gold, Lady’s Commander, C. 1940 Auction Signature on Post War Photo:(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted in 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. In 18k Gold, consisting of a red enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, featuring delicate clusters of five rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion exhibiting a hand painted on enamel design surrounded by the inscription A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA (To the Pure Loyalty), reverse centre depicting the cypher of Ferdinand VII on an enamelled dark blue background, encircled by