Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity with Japanese script in black

with Japanese script in black ink on the lid

the centre of each featuring oval buckles bearing dual raised lion heads

After his recovery he was attached to the 58th Infantry Division

the obverse depicting the rightward facing bust of Ferdinand Zeppelin

marked “Solingen Wald” (Solingen Forest) on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order For Military Merit, Star With Case, C.1880 certificate_of_authenticity with Japanese script in blackA finely made and detailed order in Gold with red, white and navy blue enamelled insignia, mounted to silver cross base, unmarked, 57. 2 mm x 57. 5 mm, chipping evident in the red and navy blue enamels, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, soiled on the inside lid, recessed navy blue velvet medal bed, scuffed exterior, case fine.