Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross with White Distinction (Special Service) Hold MATTO" on the reverse

MATTO" on the reverse

2 August 1917: Unteroffizier in Field Artillery Regiment 223

including one named to Leon von Hauffe

he was transferred to the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital at Folkestone

is descended from the same medieval military order and also continues to award knighthoods and perform charitable work

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, Grand Cross with White Distinction (Special Service) Hold MATTO" on the reverse(Cruz del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. Badge: three piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, adhesive residue present on the white enamels surrounding the stock and ring on the anchor, accompanied by a full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 66