period mounted and struck
retaining post being inserted through two small holes in the body with retaining nuts that are visible in the interior
and stated that he was responsible only to Himmler
vertical pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire loop
IV (40 Ton - English)
Spain, Fascist State. A Cross Of Aeronautical Merit With Red Distinction, Ii Class Star, C.1950 GTRexclude period mounted and struckSpain; Franco Period; (1938 1975 Issue) In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamelled insignias, mounted a silvered bronze eight pointed star base, unmarked, 62. 8 mm x 62. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Aeronautical Merit was instituted in 1949, to reward contributions to Spanish aviation and may be awarded to both military and civilians, and to Spanish and foreign citizens.