A Spanish Order Of Naval Merit With Red Distinction; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed inscribed "PARACHUTE" over "3"

inscribed "PARACHUTE" over "3"

on picture postcard measuring 14

each with a marbled leather pocket

" and recommended him for "all aircrew duties

While operating his gun this man was hit in the shoulder by a sniper's bullet

A Spanish Order Of Naval Merit With Red Distinction; Grand Cross Set Newly Listed inscribed "PARACHUTE" over "3"Grand Cross: two piece construction, silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, 35. 3 mm x 64. 5 mm, on a full length sash; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with silvered insignias and red enamels, unmarked, 70. 7 mm x 71. 2 mm, ornate vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs on the reverse. Chipping evident in the red enamels on the cross on the Breast Star, its cross slightly loose, light contact and enamels intact on the Grand