Order of Queen Maria Isabel Luisa, Silver Cross

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SKU: 01.ESP.0113.102.01.001

Estimated market value:

$200+ USD

  • Order of Queen Maria Isabel Luisa, Silver Cross Obverse Illustration

Estimated market value:

$200+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: M. Y. L.
  • Size
    20-25x34-46mm
  • Version Remarks
    This has plain reverse.
  • Image Licensing
    The image is attributed to “Histoire, Costumes, Decorations de tous Les Ordres De Chevalerie et Marques D’Honneur” by Par Auguste Wahlen, published 1844. It is in the public domain in all countries where the copyright is the author’s term of life plus 70 years.

History


The Order of Maria Isabel Luisa (Orden de la Reina Maria Isabel Luisa) was established by King Fernando VII/ Ferdinand VII on June 19, 1833. It was founded in commemoration of the vow ceremony of Queen Maria Isabel Luisa, future Queen Isabel II/Isabella II, heiress of the Spanish throne.

It was awarded to Spanish military personnel in recognition of meritorious services either in combat or peace time.

At the beginning the Order had an unique class, Silver Cross, to reward all the troops. In 1839, the Enameled Cross was added to award high ranks as Generals or Officers.

The members of the troops who had promoted officers were authorized to laminate in gold their silver decorations. Some versions have arms with scales.

The Order was annulled on December 9, 1868 and it was replaced by the Order of Military Merit.

The Silver Cross was conferred upon Non-Commissioned Officers and other low military ranks.

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