Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of George V (793496 Pte J

George V (793496 Pte J

on the 24th

vertical pinback) laterally pinned to the ribbon of the latter medal

followed by a transfer two months later to No

In die stamped tin

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of George V (793496 Pte J(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. An eight pointed multi rayed star in silver gilt, with obverse centre exhibiting an enameled white Latin Cross with a blue enameled anchor in bronze gilt, with alternated lions and castles in each quadrant also in bronze gilt, surmounted by an Imperial crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, the reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 23. 02 (w)