Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction Colonel (later Sir) Sam Hughes

Colonel (later Sir) Sam Hughes

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches

constructed of black re-painted magnetic metal

The chin strap is lightly cracked with a minimal 1 mm tear between the 7th and 8th adjustment hole

dated January 24

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction Colonel (later Sir) Sam HughesConstructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant and pebbled starburst, overlaid by a central white enameled Latin Cross, topped by a gilded crown, overlaid by a blue enameled anchor with gilded highlights, the arms joined through the quadrants by the coats of arms of Castile and Len, the reverse with eight visible rivets securing the obverse features in position, with a raised barrel hinge