Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of along with a raised 20

along with a raised 20 mm wide border on the brim covered in silver bullion wire

the Italians having bribed the tribal chieftains in advance

with four small brown buttons sewn on the left side facing an equal number of discreetly placed reinforced button holes on the right side

but in otherwise in than extremely fine condition

packet also near extremely fine

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross United Republic of along with a raised 20(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