Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of Also included in a grouping

Also included in a grouping are: a miniature Pour-le-Merite

Said a survivor: "There was a blinding flash and an explosion so heavy it blew the steel hatch beams higher than the flying bridge

with black threading giving definition to the parachute and wings

07 mm (w) x 19

signed by Mr

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of Also included in a grouping(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815. (1875 1931 Issue). In silver gilt and enamels, a four armed red enamel star with ball finials and clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant, obverse medallion is beautifully hand painted insignia of the order, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath with a white enamel banner inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA POR ISABEL LA CATOLICA (To Pure Loyalty, For Isabel the Catholic), the reverse