Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of which his wife "K" subsequently

which his wife "K" subsequently discovered while in England in 1946

Metal parts on the bayonet and scabbard are magnetic

74mm in diameter

It is signed in Berlin on National Labour Day (May 1st) 1938

He was again invalided to England

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of which his wife "K" subsequently(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