Gold and Blue Crown Brooch

Vintage brooch The brooch shown in the image is the Order of Isabella the Catholic. Here are some details about the Order: Origin: It's a Spanish civil order, established in 1815 by King Ferdinand VII in honor of Queen Isabella I. Purpose: It is awarded for exceptional services to Spain and the Crown, both for Spanish citizens and foreigners. This vintage brooch features history mixed with timeless beauty. Beautiful timepieces such as this have been a cherished & highly desired part of our culture and history since, well almost forever. This classic brooch is from my dear friends estate. You would have really liked her. Everyone did. Well respected, deeply loved, her traditions remain with those of us who knew her. She was a tall elegant woman from the old south. She was smart as a whip, yet polite enough to never make anyone feel inferior. She had a sharp wit, full of sass and fun times. It’s behooved to say that this great woman was a fashion leader in her time. She traveled the globe finding jewelry treasures. My friend loved her costume jewelry as much as her fine jewels. She had plenty of both. Often mixing vintage with fine jewels, no one knew the difference. She simply looked glamorous. There was only one of her. And she was the only owner of this historical wearable vintage art. This is a rare, once in a lifetime find.