Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden measuring 15 mm x 15

measuring 15 mm x 15 mm

Instituted 31 July 1886

a North American NA-50

with a silver Iron Cross inscribed MIT GOTT FUR KOENIG UND VATERLAND 1813 (With God for King and Country 1813)

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden measuring 15 mm x 15Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant and pebbled starburst, overlaid by a central white enameled Latin Cross, topped by a gilded crown, overlaid by a blue enameled anchor with gilded highlights, the arms joined through the quadrants by the coats of arms of Castile and Len, the reverse with eight visible rivets securing the obverse features in position, with a raised barrel hinge