Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, C.1930 Auction Archive five letters concerning promotion to

five letters concerning promotion to Oberleutnant (212x148mm

the brass ferrule with a blade release button

sixteen-three with a single screwback

at the age of 51 (accordingly to his grave marker)

Gray" is possibly Henry Hamilton Gray

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, C.1930 Auction Archive five letters concerning promotion to(Orden del Merito Naval). Instituted on 3 August 1866 by Queen Isabella III. 1889 1931 Issue. Red Distinction. A Latin cross with the arms enameled red, superimposed by a golden anchor, the upper arm is surmounted by a Spanish royal crown, over a silver gilt eight pointed star composed of multiple faceted rays, reverse with vertical pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 62. 25 mm in diameter, weighing 36. 5 g, and in extremely fine condition. This