A Grand Cross Set “with the Red Distinction”: Sash Badge in Gold as a red enameled latin cross with chiseled border and polished details, centered by golden anchor; the reverse, also red enameled; upper, bulbous royal crown also with chiseled details and large, round suspension ring, with original, silk sash riband; Breast Star in Gold with chiseled diamond-cut pattern and fine piercings enhancing the effect, superimposed with the red enameled Order’s cross also with chiseled border and polished details, enriched with beautifully-executed royal crown; polished reverse fitted with vertical pin, the counter-medallion with maker’s mark of Castells, Barcelona.
An imposing, beautiful and important set, as awarded to Admirals for merits in war, in the finest, Spanish quality from the end of 19th century; excellent condition. Dim.: the badge 67,0 x 35,0 mm., 11.7 g., The star 95,0 mm., 112.1 g. I RR!