Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden marked 80 mm w x

marked 80 mm w x 113 mm (l)

Instituted 31 July 1886

are two insignia

reverse mirrors the obverse with backing of sapphire visible

a 1930 Rhine district Reich Front Soldiers’ Day badge

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden marked 80 mm w xConstructed 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