Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Republic of 5 mm (w) x 16

5 mm (w) x 16 mm ribbon bar with dual push pins

and bearing the official seal of the Infantry Regiment 282 in pinkish-red ink

one with a screwback affixed)

the reverse retaining a fully-intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a maker’s code of “A4/866” for an unidentified manufacturer

It consisted largely of Muslim and Croatian refugees from eastern Bosnia

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Republic of 5 mm (w) x 16(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.