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An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden del Mérito Naval). Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: The Order of Naval Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 and issued in two grades, Grand Cross and Cross, in four Divisions: Red, White, Blue and Yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48661805039893,"sku":"EU20013","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc5164_478.jpg?v=1749839167"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-an-order-of-naval-merit-ii-class-breast-star-red-distinction-eu24106","title":"Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden al Mérito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 o’clock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62.0 mm (w) x 62.5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49401282363669,"sku":"EU24106","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC0286_b78f0477-2c20-4448-b3aa-8c3338ea9c6c.jpg?v=1773673974"},{"product_id":"spain-kingdom-an-order-of-naval-merit-i-class-cross-red-distinction-in-gold-c1880-eu24517","title":"Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden al Mérito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In 18K Gold, a red cross with superimposed anchor and surmounting crown, measures 31.5 mm (w) x 64.3 mm (h), weighs 14.43 grams, inclusive of ribbon with clasp at top with horizontal pin, wear and discolouration to ribbon, crown as been partially collapsed, enamels intact, minor wear, in extremely fine condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in an aged, blue cardboard box, marked MARTE BORDADOS Y EFECTOS MILITARES Preciados, 8 y Carmen, 9 MADRID, measures 115 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) x 17 mm (d), light wear to edges, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49763936338197,"sku":"EU24517","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24517_4.jpg?v=1773672171"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/europe-spain-orders-order-of-naval-merit.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}