This olive coloured backing should not be confused with the so call khaki-brown colour backing with was in use by the Luftwaffe in Africa
exhibiting signs of period wear with thread holes visible from attachment
residue in the recessed areas from previous polishing
number engraved "0153" on the reverse
constructed of smooth field-grey wool twill
Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic In Gold, Commander, C.1900 Buy Now This olive coloured backing should(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. 1875 1931 Issue. A pleasant example of 18kt Gold, consisting of a red enameled four armed cross with ball finials, embellishing by multiple rays in each quadrant also in Gold, obverse centre exhibiting a finely detailed hand painted design on enamels of multiple colors, surrounded by the inscription A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA (To the Pure Loyalty), the reverse depicting period cypher of