ORDER OF NAVAL MERIT

Knight’s Cross Badge with the “Red Distinction”, 45x23 mm, in GOLD and red enamel on both sides of the cross, with chiseled/polished details, including the finely executed anchor, large, Royal crown with beautifully embossed details, original, silk ribbon. A very rare piece, from the late 19th Century, as awarded to Officers of the Spanish Navy, for exceptional merit in time of war; excellent condition. I R!