Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Wrapped around the hilt is

Wrapped around the hilt is a period portepee

He was subsequently discharged from hospitalization on November 14th and posted to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre

measuring 143 mm x 285 mm

each constructed of green wool with a buckram core and trimmed with white piping

the latter constructed of partially-gilded aluminum

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Wrapped around the hilt is(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.