Portugal, Kingdom. A Superb Order Of St. Isabella, Ladies Sash Badge, C.1820 United Republic of “Im Felde” (in the field)

“Im Felde” (in the field)

1915 and by September 1916

Merwyn Carey

Footnote: Regiment 36 was part of the 5th Landwehr Division which fought at the Western front during the entirety of the First World War

maker marked "WALLACE BISHOP BRISBANE" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Portugal, Kingdom. A Superb Order Of St. Isabella, Ladies Sash Badge, C.1820 United Republic of “Im Felde” (in the field)(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),