Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic eight with horizontal pinbacks

eight with horizontal pinbacks

within a stamped circular laurel leaf wreath

5 mm) above

1938 and awarded for meritorious services in the cause of health

Footnote: This badge appears in the second row at the right on page 90 of "Eagles Recalled" by Warren Carroll and comes from his personal collection

Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic eight with horizontal pinbacks(Orden del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 and issued in two grades, Grand Cross and Cross, in four Divisions: Red, White, Blue and Yellow.