Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 GTRexclude with Austrian style ribbon

with Austrian style ribbon

he was discharged from hospital on the 27th

1339-1945 Star

missing fabric core

Footnote: Ronald Shaw Rowson was born in Edmonton

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 GTRexclude with Austrian style ribbon(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