Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed Mother's Cross

Mother's Cross

and as a Major

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 300 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

43mm x 36mm

mid - War period issue

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Newly Listed Mother's Cross(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. An eight pointed multi rayed beaded star in silvered bronze, featuring an enameled white Latin Cross in bronze gilt, featuring alternated gilt lions and castles in each quadrant, with a gilt surmounted Imperial crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, obverse exhibiting a gilt blue enameled anchor, reverse with buttonhole for attachment, marked by