Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction bronze gilt with white enamelled

bronze gilt with white enamelled star suspension

Footnote: The Medal of Honour for Aeronautics was created by decree of January 12

constructed of black re-painted magnetic metal

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches

measuring 218 mm (w) x 114 mm (l)

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction bronze gilt with white enamelledConstructed 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