denoting Military Division and Institution Date
the obverse with a central black and white checkered applique on a red enameled background
with a tear evident to the bottom right edge
the obverse depicting a raised field with a national eagle clutching a mobile swastika in its talons
badge retaining most of the original finish
Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Luisa, Cross for Military Merit Buy Now denoting Military Division and Institution(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, replacement ribbon, scattered chipping and loss