Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Auction Archive 1916 and appointed provisional Corporal

1916 and appointed provisional Corporal on May 1

a lightly worn example in overall better than very fine condition

To the immediate left of the 1st Battalion

Hamburg Hanseaten Cross - In silver and enamels

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Auction Archive 1916 and appointed provisional Corporal(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. An eight pointed multi rayed beaded star in silvered bronze, featuring an enameled white Latin Cross in bronze gilt, featuring alternated gilt lions and castles in each quadrant, with a gilt surmounted Imperial crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, obverse exhibiting a gilt blue enameled anchor, reverse with buttonhole for attachment, marked by