Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of box about very fine condition

box about very fine condition

2 mm (w) x 14

42mm (x59mm including wreath suspension)

but most of its bronze finish is gone

very light contact on the crystal face

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of box about very fine condition(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)