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 clasp closure with dual prongs

clasp closure with dual prongs sewn in place at one end of the ribbon

an achievement he would accomplish once more during the Second War

and with home defence

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

Meybauer of Berlin

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 clasp closure with dual prongs(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