A Cuban Order Of Naval Merit, 3Rd Class Officer For Lieutenants And Ensigns, Naval Merit Version Hold all three with original ribbons

all three with original ribbons and brooch pinbacks

where they and the 13th Volunteer Infantry Battalion (The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry) fell back when charged by a massive force of better armed and highly experienced Fenian insurgents

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A Cuban Order Of Naval Merit, 3Rd Class Officer For Lieutenants And Ensigns, Naval Merit Version Hold all three with original ribbonsCuba; Bronze gilt with red, navy blue and green enamels, the navy blue enamels indicative of Naval Merit, marked with an anchor surrounded by the inscription "PATOR PLUS ULTRA" on the reverse, 49 mm x 49. 5 mm, replacement incorrect ribbon, chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath, green oxidation present at the junction of the ring to the medal, scattered gilt wear on the reverse and on the ring, better than very fine.