Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 Archive and vertically immediately to the

and vertically immediately to the right: "Musiksch d

1875-1931 Commanders Cross

On the night of May 18

raised by the British Army during the Second World War

In an account dated May 16

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 Archive and vertically immediately to the(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866. 1942 1975 Issue. A red enameled Latin cross in bronze gilt, obverse centre exhibiting a bronze gilt anchor, reverse with red enamels, adorned by an Imperial Spanish crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x 56. 35 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting oxidation on the interior of the crown and minor loss of gilt, accompanied by original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style horizontal