Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Grand Cross, c. 1940 United Republic of affixed to period original triangular

affixed to period original triangular ribbon with metal hook and eyelet

XV - The Winter on the Maas

McCain was a pioneer of aircraft carrier operations who in 1942 commanded all land-based air operations in support of the Guadalcanal campaign

Comus (Cruiser

Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Aeronautical Merit, Grand Cross, c. 1940 United Republic of affixed to period original triangular(Ordre del Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted November 30th, 1945. Consisting of: 1. A Breast Star. Constructed of gilded silver, consisting of a eight pointed multi rayed star with multi faceted surfaces, the obverse depicting a white enameled Greek cross bearing a winged motif consisting of the Coat of Arms of Castile, Lene, Aragon, Navarre, and Granada, consisting of red and white enameled quadrants, with the white quadrants bearing gilded rampant lions