Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of Torpedo Boat 5 (the former

Torpedo Boat 5 (the former H

46 mm x 48 mm

the platform higher at the top and lower at the bottom and housing recessed areas for each of the six awards

The newspaper exists to this day

attachment pins broken off

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of Torpedo Boat 5 (the formerOrden del Mrito Naval, 1ra clase con distincin blanca. Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 32 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the navy blue enamels on the anchor on both sides, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II