Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and with home defence

and with home defence

clasp closure with dual prongs sewn in place at one end of the ribbon

and likely of French construction

maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI" beside a large "A" on the reverse of the wreath

(Preußen Metalhelm M1915 für Mannschaften der Kürassiere)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and with home defence(Orden de Maria Isabel Luisa). Instituted in 1833. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold 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 32 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), weighs 9. 95 grams, original ribbon, notable enamel