Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Hold 1/20 Silver Filled metal or

1/20 Silver Filled metal or metal

He was later promoted to Major and awarded the Efficiency Decoration

Both the top and bottom edges of the cap band are trimmed with light green piping

Footnote: Only 78 crosses of this type were awarded

France and Norway (between July 1942 and August 1944)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Hold 1/20 Silver Filled metal or(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) with a