Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden are two insignia

are two insignia

diagonal pin

for combat actions against the Red Army

Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Colonel) Ronald Wallace Catto

reverse mirrors the obverse with backing of sapphire visible

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 visually-hidden are two insigniaConstructed 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