Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, Ii Class Star United Republic of classical style bust of Holy

classical style bust of Holy Roman Emperor Franz II/Austrian Emperor Franz I sitting on doric column with laurel crown on head

moderate cracking from active wear

the first two medals with clasps and mounted to vertical rectangular brass suspensions with pinbacks

with both the portrait and inscription catching natural or artificial light for a striking appearance

Franklin Camp #29

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, Ii Class Star United Republic of classical style bust of Holy(Cruz del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. Multi piece construction, unmarked, cross bearing an anchor insignia in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, surrounded by four icons in bronze gilt and surmounted by the Royal crown in bronze gilt with red enamels, all of which are mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, measuring 62 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact