Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity where he served as a

where he served as a Medical Officer with USS Pecos

The watch bears brown leather replacement straps marked on the reverse “ECHT LEDER” (“GENUINE LEATHER”)

this journey would be the airship’s last one

He fought during the wars of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Era

42 mm x 91

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity where he served as a(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,