Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, C.1918 Hold which he was awarded posthumously

which he was awarded posthumously for staying at the controls of his B-17 bomber while his crew bailed out

scattered paint chipping on the IC

He was promoted to Temporary Colonel on February 5

He later joined the United States Navy Hospital Corps and was discharged from the U

88 mm x 49

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Naval Merit, Silver Cross, C.1918 Hold which he was awarded posthumously1891 1931 Issue. Die stamped silver with red enamels, uniface, 26 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), original ribbon, chipping and discolouration evident in the red enamels on the crown, glue residue on the reverse and on the ribbon from previous board mounting, fine.