Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Breast Star, C. 1945 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac still claiming to be Armstrong

still claiming to be Armstrong

Minor wear to ceramics

5mm(w) x 51

reduced size

maker marked "GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Breast Star, C. 1945 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac still claiming to be Armstrong(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. A silver eight arm star with faceted rays, the obverse with a white enamel cross with a blue enamel superimposed anchor on top, with a red enamel cap, in each quadrant there are alternating castilles and rampant lions, the reverse bears a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 62. 6mm (w) x 60. 7mm (h), weighs 37. 0 grams, enamels intact, hinge and catch