Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, 1St Class, C.1938 Hold 1940 to November 6

1940 to November 6

surface wear causing a fading at the right end of the date and contact marks on the reverse

the Italy Star and the Australian Service Medal 1939-1945

Besides they were only from 50 to 100 yards from the enemy who kept one from brooding by throwing over grenades and trench mortar bombs

hanger with pinback

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, 1St Class, C.1938 Hold 1940 to November 6In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamelled insignia, with silver castle and lion icons framed by the arms of the cross, mounted to a silver gilt eight pointed base, Assay marked on reverse below hinge M55 (Madrid), and silver quality mark in form of a star denoting . 915 silver (1934+), measuring 69. 2 mm (w) x 69 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, gilt loss on the wings of the insignia, scattered gilt wear