Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of signed by Mr

signed by Mr

Said a survivor: "There was a blinding flash and an explosion so heavy it blew the steel hatch beams higher than the flying bridge

issued for injuries received on the Eastern Front during the winter of 1941/1942

Of outstanding attention to detail and quality

Also included in a grouping are: a miniature Pour-le-Merite

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 United Republic of signed by Mr(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), the reverse