Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The underside of the cap

The underside of the cap is stamped in black ink "53"

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better than very fine and extremely fine

the obverse with a border of oak leaves

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The underside of the cap(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain. Alfonso XIII issued. Type I. Red Distinction. Consisting of a faceted multiple rayed eight pointed star constructed of silver, obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver gilded anchor, with surmounted enameled red period Spanish royal crown and a clasp, the reverse with central pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 87. 80 mm (w)