Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of 46 mm x 48 mm

46 mm x 48 mm

The newspaper exists to this day

as well as photographs of the workers having informal lunch

attachment pins broken off

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of 46 mm x 48 mmOrden 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