Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of obverse illustrating the left-facing bust

obverse illustrating the left-facing bust of Prince Albert

1942 at home at the Methodist Mission House

1974-1984 (silver and enamels

with both parents having heart trouble

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of obverse illustrating the left-facing bustOrden del Mrito Naval, 1ra clase con distincin blanca. Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 32 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the navy blue enamels on the anchor on both sides, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II