Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross (White Distinction) Auction Archive in turn overlaid by dark

in turn overlaid by dark green vertical splinters

A second embroidered Heer Gebirgsjäger EM/NCO’s sleeve insignia

and Iron Merit Cross: Eisernes Verdienstkreuz

then promoted to the First Lieutenant on March 5

and is commemorated on page 470 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross (White Distinction) Auction Archive in turn overlaid by darkInstituted August 3, 1866. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee with superimposed blue enamelled anchor on the obverse, the reverse is plain white enamels, surmounted by a royal crown, worn on a full length sash, measures 31. 4 mm (w) x 58. 4 mm (h inclusive of crown), enamels intact, exhibiting gilt wear, in very fine condition.