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)

with his original ink signature

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

most of the silver finish has been lost and the eagle has loosened from its fittings

both softcover

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),