Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity in a "run-down home" in

in a "run-down home" in Vancouver

Baron Joseph Von Rosener was awarded this cross on the 9th/21st of April 1814 while holding the rank of Colonel (Oberst/Obrist) in the Austrian Army

1941-45 period

Second badge is white metal

His hobby was that of furniture making

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Red Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity in a "run-down home" in(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabel II of Spain. Alfonso XIII issued. Type I. Red Distinction. Consisting of a faceted multiple rayed eight pointed star constructed of silver, obverse superposing by an enameled red four armed cross in silver gilt featuring a central silver gilded anchor, with surmounted enameled red period Spanish royal crown and a clasp, the reverse with central pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 87. 80 mm (w)