A Silver Cross Of The Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction With Case 1891-1931 Auction Archive typical cross issued during 1916-1918

typical cross issued during 1916-1918 period

minor enamel damage

now age 36

They had found twenty workmen cut off in this part of the mine

A Silver Cross Of The Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction With Case 1891-1931 Auction Archive typical cross issued during 1916-1918Silver, 32. 3 mm x 67. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, frayed original ribbon, suspended from a traditional Spanish horizontal hanger with pinback, scratches evident on the reverse, spotting, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "N. MARTIN CONDECORACIONES Y ESPADERIA MADRID" on the inside lid, raised platform medal bed, scuffed exterior, case also very fine.