Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Luisa, Cross for Military Merit Buy Now while underneath the Roman numerals

while underneath the Roman numerals “MDCCCXV” for the institution date of 1815 are engraved

a green enamelled wreath sits atop the arms denoting military division

A letter of referral

with a tear evident to the bottom right edge

badge retaining most of the original finish

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Maria Isabella Luisa, Cross for Military Merit Buy Now while underneath the Roman numerals(Orden de Maria Isabel Luisa). Instituted in 1833. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt 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 27 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, replacement ribbon, scattered chipping and loss