Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of obverse illustrating the left-facing bust

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Prince Albert

Deumer - In zinc alloy with non-magnetic pin

It is situated in the area of Floriana and is easily identified by the Golden Eagle which surmounts the column

one is bronze gilt

with both parents having heart trouble

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of obverse illustrating the left-facing bustOrden del Mrito Naval, 1ra clase con distincin blanca. Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 32 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the navy blue enamels on the anchor on both sides, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II