Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity In gilded tombac with black

In gilded tombac with black enamel overlayed centrepiece and black enamel "300"

issued 10 January 1941

The twelve lands expanded to nineteen lands by 1950

deep patina

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity In gilded tombac with black(Orden al Mrito Naval). Established by Queen Isabel II on August 3, 1866. A crowned enameled white four armed cross in bronze gilt, the obverse superposing by a typical enameled blue anchor along the arms, plain reverse with white enamel, measuring 30. 37 mm (w) x 52. 72 mm (h inclusive of crown and integral ring), presenting minor oxidation and toned metal, minor cracked white enamel on the obverse, on original breast ribbon, fine. Footnote: The