Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction The chin strap is lightly

The chin strap is lightly cracked with a minimal 1 mm tear between the 7th and 8th adjustment hole

the two ends held together at the rear via the use of a magnetic metal pin

Footnote: The Medal of Honour for Aeronautics was created by decree of January 12

Colonel (later Sir) Sam Hughes

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Auction The chin strap is lightlyConstructed 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