with a facsimile signature of Alfred Keller and a “PAPIERFABRIK WEISSENBORN” watermark
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With a case of issue originally published in “International Militaria Collector” Volume 7
along with information taken from various government sites
King Christian IX
Spain. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, Type Ii (1891-1931) Auction Archive with a facsimile signature ofSpain; Die stamped silver, 27 mm (w) x 52. 3 mm (h), original ribbon, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II and amended many times (in 1918, 1926, 1931, 1938, 1942, 1976, 1995, 2003 and 2007) and is now known as the Cross of Naval Merit. It is a military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace, awarded to