Portugal, Kingdom. A Superb Order Of St. Isabella, Ladies Sash Badge, C.1820 Auction Archive 1942 and signed in blue

1942 and signed in blue ink by the Commander-in-Chief South

then taken on strength by No

light patina

It disembarked in France on February 25

1944 and signed in blue crayon by a Senior Lieutenant and Battery Chief

Portugal, Kingdom. A Superb Order Of St. Isabella, Ladies Sash Badge, C.1820 Auction Archive 1942 and signed in blue(Ordem da Rainha Santa Isabel). Instituted 1801. Type II. Badge of the Order, Ladies Issue exclusively, of particularly fine quality and craftsmanship, consisting of an entirely hand carved medallion in Gold with etched rose and laurel upper surround, obverse centre applique depicting Queen Saint Isabel feeding the poor, both in fine enamels with hand painted details, with bottom scroll hand etched with Motto Pauperum Solatio (Comfort the Poor),