Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic
Decoration
1850-1900 (made)
1850-1900 (made)
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This Order was instituted by King Ferdinand VII in 1815 to celebrate his return to the throne. When awarded to foreigners it is for services to Spain. It was awarded to John Charles Robinson (1824-1913), curator, scholar and collector, who worked at the V&A in its earliest days and was a very important figure in the formation of the collections. The inscription on the obverse (primary face) is 'A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA' ('For loyalty shown'). On the reverse is the inscription 'POR YSABEL LA CATOLICA' ('For Isabella the Catholic').
Object details
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| Title | Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Gold, enamelled |
| Brief description | Decoration, enamelled gold. 'Royal American Order of Isabella the Catholic', decoration in the form of a Maltese Cross, Spanish, 19th century |
| Physical description | Decoration in the form of an enamelled gold Maltese cross with rays in the angles of the cross. Central white enamelled medallion shows the columns of Hercules and two globes with a single crown. Suspension ring in form of oval green enamelled laurel wreath. Further ring for suspension and yellow and white ribbon. Inscription. |
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| Credit line | Given by the family of the late Sir J. C. Robinson |
| Object history | This decoration was awarded to John Charles Robinson during his lifetime. Given to the Museum together with A.1 to A.8 and A.10 to A.14, by Gerald Robinson. |
| Historical context | The Order of Isabella the Catholic was instituted in 1815 by King Ferdinand VII, to celebrate his return to the throne, and to honour Queen Isabella (1451-1504) under whom Spain had united and prospered. When awarded to foreigners it is for services to Spain. |
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| Summary | This Order was instituted by King Ferdinand VII in 1815 to celebrate his return to the throne. When awarded to foreigners it is for services to Spain. It was awarded to John Charles Robinson (1824-1913), curator, scholar and collector, who worked at the V&A in its earliest days and was a very important figure in the formation of the collections. The inscription on the obverse (primary face) is 'A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA' ('For loyalty shown'). On the reverse is the inscription 'POR YSABEL LA CATOLICA' ('For Isabella the Catholic'). |
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| Bibliographic reference | Orders, Medals and Decorations of Britain and Europe, by Paul Hieronymussen, London, 1966. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.9-2006 |
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| Record created | October 17, 2006 |
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