Spain. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, Type Ii (1891-1931) Newly Listed faintly maker marked “RZM M4/24”

faintly maker marked “RZM M4/24” for “Hermann Aurich of Dresden” on the reverse

and enabled this command to solve many of its complex problems in an effective and expeditious manner

receiving his wings on May 20

measuring 72 mm x 59 mm

the ship was stationed in the North Sea

Spain. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, Type Ii (1891-1931) Newly Listed faintly maker marked “RZM M4/24”Spain; Die stamped silver, 27 mm (w) x 52. 3 mm (h), original ribbon, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was established on August 3, 1866 by Queen Isabella II and amended many times (in 1918, 1926, 1931, 1938, 1942, 1976, 1995, 2003 and 2007) and is now known as the Cross of Naval Merit. It is a military award for gallantry or merit in war or peace, awarded to