Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction certificate_of_authenticity retaining four drawstrings

retaining four drawstrings

which has since been removed

Stamped on the bottom left with the NSDAP HJ Pirna district seal

DEMOLISHED BY 12 INCH SHELL FIRED BY H

a studio portrait of an EM/NCO

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction certificate_of_authenticity retaining four drawstrings(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.