Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of the son of Alfred Drummond

the son of Alfred Drummond

the Surrender at Yorktown

He was again invalided to England

He led his platoon with daring and a total disregard of personal safety and materially assisted in the great success of the operation which resulted in completely routing the enemy

which his wife "K" subsequently discovered while in England in 1946

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of the son of Alfred Drummond(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866. 1942 1975 Issue. A red enameled Latin cross in bronze gilt, obverse centre exhibiting a bronze gilt anchor, reverse with red enamels, adorned by an Imperial Spanish crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x 56. 35 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting oxidation on the interior of the crown and minor loss of gilt, accompanied by original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style horizontal