Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive He qualified as a Driver

He qualified as a Driver IC Class III on October 24th and was confirmed in the rank of Sergeant on December 16th

Footnote: Thomas Noble Rowling was born on January 18

scattered areas of surface rust present on the front shield and rolled edge

on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with Somme and Ypern campaign bars

Sillett (AKA Armstrong) was part of the draft of men of the Royal Garrison Artillery

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) in Gold, c.1880 Auction Archive He qualified as a Driver(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In 18K Gold, a red cross with superimposed anchor and surmounting crown, measures 31. 5 mm (w) x 64. 3 mm (h), weighs 14. 43 grams, inclusive of ribbon with clasp at top with horizontal pin, wear and discolouration to ribbon, crown as been partially collapsed, enamels intact, minor wear, in extremely fine condition. Contained in an aged, blue cardboard box, marked MARTE BORDADOS Y EFECTOS MILITARES