Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive bullion wire on one of

bullion wire on one of the shoulder straps is loose

Colonial and Overseas)

facing a reinforced button on the left side

51mm (93mm including crown suspension)

" Mallon was honorably discharged in June 1919

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive bullion wire on one 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