Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit With White Distinction, Breast Star (1945-1975) Auction with six visible rivets holding

with six visible rivets holding the obverse features in place

but without doubt manufactured by Knaus

who received the medal for naval operations between 1942 and 1945

collectors

the obverse bearing four bands of silver aluminum wire piping interspersed with black and red threading

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit With White Distinction, Breast Star (1945-1975) Auction with six visible rivets holding(Orden del Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted in 1945. Multi piece construction, the cross and various insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, all of which are mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual faceted rays, unmarked, measuring 62. 8 mm (w) x 62. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Aeronautical Merit was