Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive and with the tips on

and with the tips on most of the arms of the cross lightly bent

scattered areas of surface rust present on the front shield and rolled edge

evidence of repair

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with Somme and Ypern campaign bars

Sillett (AKA Armstrong) was part of the draft of men of the Royal Garrison Artillery

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive and with the tips on(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