Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of (1891-1937 Issue)

(1891-1937 Issue)

the Italians having bribed the tribal chieftains in advance

Of Belgian manufacture

recessed and slotted on a velvet bed

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of (1891-1937 Issue)(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