Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of Torpedo Boat 5 (the former

Torpedo Boat 5 (the former H

engraved "CAPt H

46 mm x 48 mm

is dent-free of the metal parts and without chips or dings on the eye cups

whose career is particularly striking from a professional point of view and from a social point of view

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, 1St Class With White Distinction, C. 1872-1876 United Republic of Torpedo Boat 5 (the formerOrden del Mrito Naval, 1ra clase con distincin blanca. Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 32 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the navy blue enamels on the anchor on both sides, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II