Spain, Constitutional Monarchy. Naval Order Of Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class Star, C.2000 GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE

the reverse inscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DEN BUNDESSTAAT ÖSTERREICH” (German - For Merit for the State of Austria)

This particular pages contains the picture and signature of SS-Hauptsturmführer Erwin Meierdrees

marked “1933” on the obverse

measuring 26 mm (w) x 66 mm (h)

Spain, Constitutional Monarchy. Naval Order Of Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class Star, C.2000 GTRexclude the reverse inscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE(Cruz del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. King Juan Carlos (1975 2014) In bronze gilt with red enamels, with four silvered insignia framing the cross, measuring 65. 5 mm (w) x 65. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Naval Order of Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II for gallantry or merit in war or peace and awarded to members of the Spanish Naval Forces, Guardia