Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The underside of the cap

The underside of the cap is stamped in black ink "53"

reverting to Signalman 1st Class on July 26th

RAMSEY BY THE MEMBERS OF THE JASPER LODGE

the divider measuring 205 mm x 412 mm overall

the obverse with a border of oak leaves

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The underside of the cap(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain. Alfonso XIII issued. Type I. Red Distinction. Consisting of a faceted multiple rayed eight pointed star constructed of silver, obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver gilded anchor, with surmounted enameled red period Spanish royal crown and a clasp, the reverse with central pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 87. 80 mm (w)