Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive " Mallon was honorably discharged

" Mallon was honorably discharged in June 1919

Colonial and Overseas)

Booklet entitled "Decorations for Bravery" (202 mm x 253 mm)

the reverse of the star bears a singular vertical pin assembly

51mm (93mm including crown suspension)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive " Mallon was honorably discharged(Orden al Mrito 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. Contained in an aged, blue cardboard box, marked MARTE BORDADOS Y EFECTOS MILITARES