Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, I Class Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the island's four 8-inch guns

the island's four 8-inch guns opened fire

The helmet measures 300 mm x 305 mm x 120 mm

but is overall exceptionally well preserved

Hewitt and Lieutenant P

Pforzheim” on the reverse in the same style

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, I Class Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the island's four 8-inch guns(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Type IV with Bourbon Shield (1875 1931). For Retired Military Personnel. In Gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 2. 1 grams, measuring 12. 8 mm (w) x 20. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and amended in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and