Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Province of China the enamels on the obverse

the enamels on the obverse and reverse previously repaired enamels

417 Squadron on September 21st and soon found himself serving in the Italian theatre and was there until July 5

Significantly

It is signed in blue ink by Senior Lieutenant and Junior Officer Kauz

both unmarked and - measuring 35 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Province of China the enamels on the obverse(Orden del Merito Social Penitenciario). Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, the decoration consists of an eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse bears a large superimposed blue enamelled cross, with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels, surrounded by a dark blue ring inscribed MATER CAPTIVORUM (Mother of Captives), the reverse is plain with three rivets, the badge is suspended by