Spain. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, Type Ii (1891-1931) Newly Listed 167 mm x 215 mm

167 mm x 215 mm

signed in black pen

faintly maker marked “RZM M4/24” for “Hermann Aurich of Dresden” on the reverse

early case of issue

surrounded by thirteen raised gold stars

Spain. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, Type Ii (1891-1931) Newly Listed 167 mm x 215 mmSpain; 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