Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross GTRexclude light contact and gilt wear

light contact and gilt wear evident on the reverse

Crawford states that he was beaten many times with rifles

73 mm (w) x 91

the tag marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) and Hitler Youth insignias

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross GTRexclude light contact and gilt wear(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