Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Newly Listed The cap displays evidence of

The cap displays evidence of wear from use

the reverse with a lug and washer

chipping and loss evident in the green enamels on the left side of the wreath

where he would be treated for thirteen days

with multiple line graphics and advertisements placed at random intervals throughout the publication

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Newly Listed The cap displays evidence of(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