Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of 39 mm x 28 mm

39 mm x 28 mm

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Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 United Republic of 39 mm x 28 mm(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In 18K Gold, a red cross with superimposed anchor and surmounting crown, measures 31. 5 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h), weighs 14. 43 grams, inclusive of ribbon with clasp at top with horizontal pin, wear and discolouration to ribbon, crown as been partially collapsed, enamels intact, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in an aged, blue cardboard box, marked MARTE BORDADOS Y EFECTOS MILITARES