Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5) A First War pin

5) A First War pin with hanging Iron Cross decoration

3 mm in diameter rosette

being held in place by two visible magnetic metal rivets

It was at Oshawa that he was assessed for his ability to be a Pilot

Wrapped around the hilt is a period portepee

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 5) A First War pin(Orden al Mrito 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 oclock, 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.