Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Military Merit, White Division, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Hold Gold grade with hanger

Gold grade with hanger

During a heavy bombardment by the enemy he moved from place to place over the open under heavy fire

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which formed the 2nd Division consisting of four battalions

He went overseas in March 1943 and served throughout the war as a Truck Driver

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Military Merit, White Division, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Hold Gold grade with hanger(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1865 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. In silver, a miniature consisting of an eight pointed multi rayed star, with obverse centre in silver gilt presenting an enameled white Latin Cross, with alternated lions and castles in each quadrant, central medallion depicting an enameled typical of time period Spain's coat of arms, surmounted by an Imperial Spanish crown with a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock