Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, in Gold, by Jose Gomez, c.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with moderate scratching evident throughout

with moderate scratching evident throughout the plexiglass

He was with the ship when it was attacked by enemy torpedo planes at dusk on June 15th

stationed at Portsmouth aboard HMS Gladiator

It arrived a day later

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Star, in Gold, by Jose Gomez, c.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with moderate scratching evident throughout(Orden de Isabel la Catolica). Instituted March 24, 1815. (1875 1931 Issue). A beautiful star, in 22K Gold and enamels, a four armed red enamel star with ball finials and clusters of seven faceted 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)