Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Newly Listed the obverse featuring a white

the obverse featuring a white painted field bearing a black identification number of “567948” topped by double Sig runes

number 396028

1937 and awarded to members of the Falangist forces fighting against the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War

” These classes were therefore not awarded to excess

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Newly Listed the obverse featuring a white(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.