Spain, Franco’s Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross White Division, C.1950 Newly Listed and San Paolo mountain pass

and San Paolo mountain pass near I Colletti

measuring 199 mm x 102 mm (folded)

constructed of aluminum and bronze

anti-rust coating on the reverse

measuring 43 mm (w) x 59 mm (h -inclusive of integral ring suspension)

Spain, Franco’s Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross White Division, C.1950 Newly Listed and San Paolo mountain pass(La Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. 1938 1975 issue. An enameled white Latin cross in bronze gilt, with obverse featuring a superposed enameled blue anchor, with plain reverse, surmounted by a detailed typical Imperial crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 28. 81 mm (w) x 51. 89 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), presenting minor discoloured enamels and minor oxidation on the reverse, accompanied by original ribbon,