Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander, by Ceualvo Archive 36mm x 52mm

36mm x 52mm

seal inscribed "SEALED SAMPLE / NATIONAL DEFENCE CANADA"

and bronze gilt crossed swords with crown

this was a pre-existing condition to his enlistment in the CEF

with a crown of Saint Stephen suspension

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander, by Ceualvo Archive 36mm x 52mm(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 24. 3. 1815. (1938 1975 issue). Type IV. A ball tipped enameled red four armed cross in silver, featuring multiple delicate rays in each quadrant, suspended by a green enameled laurel wreath with long vertical loop, the obverse center displaying an enameled hand painted Orders insignia, surrounded by the inscriptionA La Lealtad Acrisolada (To Pure Loyalty) in capital lettering on an enameled white border, the