Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Signature on Post War Photo:

Signature on Post War Photo: Rudolf Seitz

with eagle on ribbon

constructed of multi-coloured machine embroidery on a cotton-blended background

an indented area at the top with two holes for a wall hanging hook

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Signature on Post War Photo:(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)