Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction certificate_of_authenticity retaining a metal maker’s label

retaining a metal maker’s label reading “KORN

the obverse bearing a central raised Ordnungspolizei insignia in the form of an oval oak leaf wreath overlaid by a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

constructed of a field-grey paper stock binding with all 52 pages intact

California on July 11th

extremely fine condition with minor scuffing

Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction certificate_of_authenticity retaining a metal maker’s label(Orden del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 and issued in two grades, Grand Cross and Cross, in four Divisions: Red, White, Blue and Yellow.