Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of upon disbandment of the regiment

upon disbandment of the regiment (2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles)

Knight (Gold with blue

(Trooper H

measuring 53 mm x 40 mm

In silver with white

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of upon disbandment of the regiment(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866. 1942 1975 Issue. A red enameled Latin cross in bronze gilt, obverse centre exhibiting a bronze gilt anchor, reverse with red enamels, adorned by an Imperial Spanish crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x 56. 35 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting oxidation on the interior of the crown and minor loss of gilt, accompanied by original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style horizontal