Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Province of China maker marked "ROTHE KOHLMARKT 7

maker marked "ROTHE KOHLMARKT 7 WIEN" and exhibiting the impression of the once present badge

417 Squadron on September 21st and soon found himself serving in the Italian theatre and was there until July 5

both unmarked and - measuring 35 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

Place of Birth (Riga)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Province of China maker marked "ROTHE KOHLMARKT 7(Orden del Merito Social Penitenciario). Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, the decoration consists of an eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse bears a large superimposed blue enamelled cross, with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels, surrounded by a dark blue ring inscribed MATER CAPTIVORUM (Mother of Captives), the reverse is plain with three rivets, the badge is suspended by