Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, In Gold, C.1900 Auction behind the Order of Merit

behind the Order of Merit Extraordinary and Grand Cordon Class

" (sterling silver)

He left Canada for further education in Europe

He was promoted several times

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, In Gold, C.1900 Auction behind the Order of Merit(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. 1875 1931 Issue. A Grand Cross Breast Star in silver gilt presenting a four point star of faceted rays with large ball finials, between each arm sits a cluster of seven faceted rays, the obverse medallion in 18K Gold features the handpainted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL