Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Newly Listed He was shot in the

He was shot in the abdomen by a machine gun and received the Cross of Maria Cristina

the General Commander of the 2nd Sub Division of the 15th Military Division

oxidation and loss of finish to the exterior insignia

which meets a reinforced buttonhole on the left panel

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Newly Listed He was shot in the(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815. (1875 1931 Issue). In silver gilt and enamels, a four armed red enamel star with ball finials and clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion is beautifully hand painted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA (To Pure Loyalty, For Isabel the Catholic), the reverse