Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed measuring 17 mm (w) x

measuring 17 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)

43mm x 36mm

mid - War period issue

as a child with Chinese caretakers

the right end of the belt finishes in a point and has a hook that connects to one of nine aluminum eyelets for length adjustment

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed measuring 17 mm (w) x(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. An eight pointed multi rayed beaded star in silvered bronze, featuring an enameled white Latin Cross in bronze gilt, featuring alternated gilt lions and castles in each quadrant, with a gilt surmounted Imperial crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, obverse exhibiting a gilt blue enameled anchor, reverse with buttonhole for attachment, marked by