Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic With photo

With photo

The Order is conferred in 5 grades

He died in April 1831

with quadrants displaying typical Spanish fleur-de-lis in gilt

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Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic With photo(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.