Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse depicting the rightward

the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Ferdinand Zeppelin

5 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

marked “Solingen Wald” (Solingen Forest) on the reverse

the returned to the Academy on September 1st

the state and

Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse depicting the rightwardA finely made and detailed order in Gold with red, white and navy blue enamelled insignia, mounted to silver cross base, unmarked, 57. 2 mm x 57. 5 mm, chipping evident in the red and navy blue enamels, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, soiled on the inside lid, recessed navy blue velvet medal bed, scuffed exterior, case fine.