Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Archive Melrose - Anzic landings DSM

Melrose - Anzic landings DSM - Distinguished Service Medal

McFarland: ERII (MAJ H

on reverse’

inscribed “Gott Mit Uns" (“God with Us”) in gilt lettering

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Archive Melrose - Anzic landings DSM(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. Type I (1866 1995). White Distinction. An early 1900s manufacture, comprising an eight point silver gilt star of faceted rays, with a large superimposed white enamel cross with blue enamel anchor, surmounted by a royal crown with an interior red enamel cap, the reverse presents a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 88. 6mm (w) x 81. 8mm (h), weighs 66. 8 grams, hairline cracks and