Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, C.1930 Auction Archive sixteen-three with a single screwback

sixteen-three with a single screwback

on a hunter’s green wool backer

386354 Private John James Creech

Gray" is possibly Henry Hamilton Gray

at the age of 51 (accordingly to his grave marker)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, C.1930 Auction Archive sixteen-three with a single screwback(Orden del Merito Naval). Instituted on 3 August 1866 by Queen Isabella III. 1889 1931 Issue. Red Distinction. A Latin cross with the arms enameled red, superimposed by a golden anchor, the upper arm is surmounted by a Spanish royal crown, over a silver gilt eight pointed star composed of multiple faceted rays, reverse with vertical pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 62. 25 mm in diameter, weighing 36. 5 g, and in extremely fine condition. This