Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive the reverse of the star

the reverse of the star bears a singular vertical pin assembly

51mm (93mm including crown suspension)

facing a reinforced button on the left side

Booklet entitled "Decorations for Bravery" (202 mm x 253 mm)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive the reverse of the star(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In 18K Gold, a red cross with superimposed anchor and surmounting crown, measures 31. 5 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h), weighs 14. 43 grams, inclusive of ribbon with clasp at top with horizontal pin, wear and discolouration to ribbon, crown as been partially collapsed, enamels intact, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in an aged, blue cardboard box, marked MARTE BORDADOS Y EFECTOS MILITARES