Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, c.1900

(Orden al Mérito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. Type I (1866-1995). White Distinction. An early 1900s manufacture, comprising an eight-point silver gilt star of faceted rays, with a large superimposed white enamel cross with blue enamel anchor, surmounted by a royal crown with an interior red enamel cap, the reverse presents a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 88.6mm (w) x 81.8mm (h), weighs 66.8 grams, hairline cracks and section of replaced enamels visible on the white cross, scratches evident on the reverse, remains in very fine condition.