Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, By A. Ramentol, C.1920 Archive Ribbon bar and 2 Enamelled

Ribbon bar and 2 Enamelled Ribbon Bars

Harvey would have been 33 when the war began in 1914

the "M" flanked by sword handles

the sweatband designed to be vented on either side

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Ii Class Star, Red Distinction, By A. Ramentol, C.1920 Archive Ribbon bar and 2 Enamelled(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