Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross Miniature (White Distinction, Mural Crown), C. 1920 Auction Very fine crisp zinc alloy

Very fine crisp zinc alloy construction

almost one year to the day of his first wounding at Passchendaele

catch slight bent yet remains in near mint condition

the first name

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross Miniature (White Distinction, Mural Crown), C. 1920 Auction Very fine crisp zinc alloyInstituted August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II. In silver, a white enamelled cross, the obverse center presenting a blue enamelled anchor, the reverse is plain, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 11. 62mm (w) x 19. 65mm (h inclusive of crown and integral suspension ring), weighs 1. 6 grams, wear in blue enamel of anchor, detailing in crown worn on left side, near very fine condition.