Order of Isabella the Catholic, Spain, (Orden de Isabel la Católica), commander of the crossstar. Cross with red enamel, with a gold frame. The outer tops are fitted with small golden balls. In the center of the medallion are the inscriptions "La Laaltad Acrisolada” (Proven loyalty) and "Por Isabel la Católica” (For Isabella the Catholic) on white enamel. Above the cross - a green enameled laurel wreath with a wedding ring
Dimensions: height 71x72 mm, weight 55.8 g
The order was established on March 14, 1815 by the Spanish King Ferdinand VII in honor of the Queen of Castile Isabella I with the original name "Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic", to reward for the display of loyalty and diligence in defending the Spanish possessions in America. On July 26, 1847, by Royal Decree, the order was reorganized as a civil service award and became the Order of Isabella the Catholic.
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