Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Republic of Military Order 13th of June

Military Order 13th of June

(Uniformen der Alten Armee)

the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir

stiff cresting peak on the front with a die-stamped aluminum GIL insignia sewn in place via brown threading

Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction Republic of Military Order 13th of June(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.