Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of recessed and slotted on a

recessed and slotted on a velvet bed

packet also near extremely fine

the Italians having bribed the tribal chieftains in advance

Of Belgian manufacture

along with a raised 20 mm wide border on the brim covered in silver bullion wire

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of recessed and slotted on a(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted on 3 August 1866. Type VI with Mural Crown. (1931 1939 Issue). A red enamelled Latin cross in silver, obverse centre exhibiting a silver anchor, reverse plain, adorned by a Mural crown in bronze gilt, measuring 32. 33 mm (w) x 61. 49 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting heavy oxidation on the crown, on loop for suspension from period original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger