Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Province of China SCHOLANDER" on the reverse

SCHOLANDER" on the reverse

the reverse hand-marked by P R VIROTIA 1937 ESPAÑA

framed by a laurel wreath

the obverse bearing a central raised depiction of Saint George slaying a dragon

Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Province of China SCHOLANDER" on the reverse(Orden del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 and issued in two grades, Grand Cross and Cross, in four Divisions: Red, White, Blue and Yellow.