Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, By J.medina, C.1910 Auction back and face

back and face

USS Asheville was discovered on March 3

number impressed "1905" on the reverse

marked “88” and numbered “No 314203” in black ink

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, By J.medina, C.1910 Auction back and face(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Type II. White Distinction. An eight point silver star consisting of clusters of five individual faceted rays, obverse centre bearing a silver gilt and white enamel Latin cross with a blue enameled anchor at centre, adorned by a red enameled Spanish Royal crown, reverse centre presents vertical pin with dual stays, makers marked with cartouche of J. MEDINA BARCELONA, measures 86mm (w) x