Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross with White Distinction (Special Service) Hold MATTO" on the reverse

MATTO" on the reverse

he was transferred to the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital at Folkestone

1944 and bearing a partially visible Kriegsmarine Oberkommando stamp

is descended from the same medieval military order and also continues to award knighthoods and perform charitable work

Nothing is written on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross with White Distinction (Special Service) Hold MATTO" on the reverse(Cruz del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, adhesive residue present on the white enamels surrounding the stock and ring on the anchor, accompanied by a full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 66