Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Badge, White Distinction, C.1870 Newly Listed engraver marked "KRAFFT F" and

engraver marked "KRAFFT F" and inscribed in Latin "JOSEPHUS II

Instituted 7 March 1915 by Duke Bernhard III

The first group of forty-five were “made in a slight way” (measuring 31mm) costing $17 dollars each

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Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Grand Cross Badge, White Distinction, C.1870 Newly Listed engraver marked "KRAFFT F" and(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866. Alfonso XII Alfonso XIII Period. A silver gilt sash badge consisting of an enameled white Latin cross with obverse centre displaying an enameled blue anchor, suspended by Spanish crown in Gold, measuring 32. 32 mm (w) x 67. 82 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral cross), presenting old gold test on the 6 oclock arm, anchor exhibiting enamel loss, with white enamel hairline cracks, with residue, on original