Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude His success earned him the

His success earned him the nickname “Star of Africa”

H was officially retired from the navy in 1846

1818-1870 Issue

She was given rags to wear during her imprisonment

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude His success earned him the(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted June 25 1926 by King Alfonso XII. (1926 1931 Issue). A lovely breast star (Lady's Grand Cross version) in silver gilt, featuring an eight point star, with overlaid blue enamel Anchor cross, a green laurel wreath between three of the arms and a red enamel royal crown at 12 oclock, the obverse medallion features a female figure with a small red enamel flame, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL