Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 Archive both with a triangular ribbon

both with a triangular ribbon with hook and eye)

the large crossguard has an upward pointing quillon on one side

23 December 1891) on 26 September 1940

31 mm (h - inclusive integral ring)

the cross on the crown in blackened copper

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Maria Isabella Luisa, Enamelled Cross For Military Merit, C.1860 Archive both with a triangular ribbon(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