Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Province of China Queen's South Africa Medal -

Queen's South Africa Medal - Middlesex Regt - Laing's Nek

covering the entire neck on the sides and rear when unbuttoned

It measures 116 mm x 161mm

and PFC Melvin E

The two battalions bore the brunt of the assault and stopped an entire Chinese division during the hard fought defensive battle

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Cross Breast Star, c.1900 Province of China Queen's South Africa Medal -(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) with a