Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross (White Distinction) Auction Archive marked "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA" on the

marked "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA" on the screwback)

then promoted to the First Lieutenant on March 5

and Iron Merit Cross: Eisernes Verdienstkreuz

he was admitted to the Indiana bar and soon began the practice of his profession in Richmond

At about 4 a

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross (White Distinction) Auction Archive marked "LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA" on theInstituted August 3, 1866. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross pattee with superimposed blue enamelled anchor on the obverse, the reverse is plain white enamels, surmounted by a royal crown, worn on a full length sash, measures 31. 4 mm (w) x 58. 4 mm (h inclusive of crown), enamels intact, exhibiting gilt wear, in very fine condition.