Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, White Model, C.1950. United Republic of both with their original triangular

both with their original triangular ribbon with hook and eye)

mounted to a silvered brass base with eighteen rays

a very nice early example

An un-researched lot of awards

Crawford was kept in this cell for ten days

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, White Model, C.1950. United Republic of both with their original triangular(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Type VII. (Issue 1938 1975). A silver Latin cross adorned by a Franco Crown suspension, obverse centre bears a superimposed anchor, reverse of cross is unmarked, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x 56. 35 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting oxidation on center, 12 oclock and 3 oclock arm on both the crown and the anchor, accompanied by original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style