Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5) A First War pin

5) A First War pin with hanging Iron Cross decoration

being held in place by two visible magnetic metal rivets

He was subsequently discharged from hospitalization on November 14th and posted to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre

66 mm (w) x 117

each constructed of green wool with a buckram core and trimmed with white piping

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5) A First War pin(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.