Badge of the Order, 76x45,5 mm., GOLD, 32.14 g., with white/purple enameled arms with chiselled border, flanked by the Lions and towers, also most finely chiselled and linked by a thin chain, centre medallion in Gold with engraved beams and the separately made, enameled image of St. Ferdinand in armour and Royal attributes, within black enameled outer circlet, reverse centre medallion with monogram “LM” on black ground, within white enameled outer circlet bearing the golden inscription “R.L ORDEN DE LA REINA MARIA LUISA”, upper, golden laurel wreath with chiselled and engraved details, tied below by a purple enameled bow, smooth, polished suspension ring, with the original, narrow silk sash ribbon for Ladies. An excellent piece of outstanding quality and workmanship, of this order awarded to ladies of the highest nobility, extremely fine condition. I