Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, c.1880 United Republic of along with embroidered loops to

along with embroidered loops to secure the ribbon bar and miniature in place

reverse inscribed "XII DIVISIONE / BRIGATA CASALE / BRIGATA PAVIA / 3° REGG ART

the cross is surmounted by cross swords and an integral suspension ring

and bear two hand-embroidered silver aluminum wire gulls above oak wreaths of identical construction

Only two weeks later

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, c.1880 United Republic of along with embroidered loops to(A La Lealtad Acrisolada Por Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 14th of March 1815. A fine quality star in silver gilt featuring a cross in red enamel, each of the arms finished with two ball finials, centrepiece with two brown pillars surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription A La Lealtad Acrisolada Por Isabel la Catlica, reverse with central pin assembly and two stay, measuring 71. 9 mm (h) x 71. 0 mm (w), with minor enamel wear from use,