Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac to Acting Chief Armourer in

to Acting Chief Armourer in October 1892 and to Chief Armourer in June 1895

maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI" beside a large "A" on the reverse of the wreath

and likely of French construction

an Ordnance Mechanic summer/tropical uniform badge

an achievement he would accomplish once more during the Second War

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Louisa, Gold Cross for Military Merit consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac to Acting Chief Armourer in(Orden de Maria Isabel Luisa). Instituted in 1833. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold with red, white and blue enamels, obverse centerpiece illustrating Queen Maria Isabella Luisa, surrounded by the inscription "ISABEL II REINA DE ESP", reverse centrepiece with the monogram "MYL"surrounded by the inscription "AL MERITO MILITAR", measuring 32 mm (w) x 51. 3 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), weighs 9. 95 grams, original ribbon, notable enamel