Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, Ii Class Star certificate_of_authenticity 1921 and acquiring the rank

1921 and acquiring the rank of Warrant Engineer

42mm (x64mm including crown suspension)

superimposed on the obverse is a nine armed red enamelled star with a large central medallion depicting a crest surrounded by a white ring inscribed MERITO INDUSTRIAL

Loyal Service Cross

Applegarth was recalled for service in the Second World War with the 12th (North Riding) Battalion

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit With White Distinction, Ii Class Star certificate_of_authenticity 1921 and acquiring the rank(Cruz del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. Multi piece construction, unmarked, cross bearing an anchor insignia in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, surrounded by four icons in bronze gilt and surmounted by the Royal crown in bronze gilt with red enamels, all of which are mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, measuring 62 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact