Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction United Republic of accompanied by its 36 mm

accompanied by its 36 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with dual push pin attachments and its 18 mm (w) x 4 mm (h) enamelled Ribbon Bar with button hole attachment

Footnote: Rolf Uno Albert Baarman was born on October 12

All day they worked under intense German shell fire

as it was not issued as part of the helmet's construction until the design of the Mark II version

marked Garrard & Co

Spain, Facist State. An Order of Naval Merit, Cross with Red Distinction United Republic of accompanied by its 36 mm(Orden del Mrito Naval). Instituted in 1866. In bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 35. 2 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Naval Merit was instituted on August 3, 1866 and issued in two grades, Grand Cross and Cross, in four Divisions: Red, White, Blue and Yellow.