Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, White Model, C.1950. United Republic of The first four are addressed

The first four are addressed with messages

marked "1/20 GF ON STERLING"

a very nice early example

The smock bears two vertical

but modern made ribbon

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, White Model, C.1950. United Republic of The first four are addressed(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