Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, By A. Ramentol, C.1920 Auction mounted to a bronze rectangular-framed

mounted to a bronze rectangular-framed suspension with pinback)

It is dated to Kassel on June 7

8 mm blue plastic buttons fed through the reinforced button holes on the shorter piece

He served in Nicaragua with the 2nd Brigade and Fifth Marines from June 14

There is a long navy blue wool tab at the buckle end which is attached at the rear by a hook and eye closure

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, By A. Ramentol, C.1920 Auction mounted to a bronze rectangular-framed(Orden del Merito Naval). Instituted on 3 August 1866 by Queen Isabella III. 1889 1931 Issue. Red Distinction. An eight point silver gilt star comprising multiple faceted rays, centre obverse presenting a red enamelled Latin cross surmounted by a red enamelled Spanish Royal crown, with a superimposed anchor centered on the cross, centre reverse presents dual stays and a principle pin assembly, maker marked with cartouche of A. RAMENTOL HABANA OREILLY