Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 Auction An Austrian Military Merit Cross

An Austrian Military Merit Cross with War Decoration by A

with "SEMPER PARATUS" ribbon banner

92 mm x 49

topped by a crossed sword clasp

effective March 23

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 Auction An Austrian Military Merit Cross(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