Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, By Medina, I Class Knight, C.1950 United Republic of Badge in die struck bronze

Badge in die struck bronze

by the South African Brigade in Delville Wood

The chin strap is constructed of leather that is stained/oiled to a rich black colour

measuring 72 mm (w) x 79

for return to the 38th Infantry Battalion

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, By Medina, I Class Knight, C.1950 United Republic of Badge in die struck bronze(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. 1938 1950 Issue. A ball tipped enameled red Maltese Cross in silver gilt, embellishing by multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse exhibiting a finely hand painted central medallion, encircled by an enameled white border inscribed A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA (For the Unadulterated Loyalty), the reverse depicting the cypher of Ferdinand VII on a blue enameled background,