An Early Spanish Order Of Aeronautical Merit Hold surrounded by an ornate frame

surrounded by an ornate frame

later to become a Fireman 1st Class

during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 12 April 1917

and was placed on the Retired List as a Squadron Leader in June 1925

the King's Shropshire Light Infantry and the Durham Light Infantry

An Early Spanish Order Of Aeronautical Merit Hold surrounded by an ornate frameAn Early Spanish Order of Aeronautical Merit; breast Star First Class, in silver gilt and enamels, 70mm, late 1930s manufacture, of excellent quality, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: early Franco period insignia is of far superior quality and scarcer in comparison to post 1960 issued insignia, which is commonly encountered on the market today.