Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Footnote: A similar buckle is

Footnote: A similar buckle is illustrated on page 75 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the belt exhibiting a rip in the fabric at the buckle end

suspended from a green-enamelled laurel wreath in silver

In addition to various monographs

the Zollenschutz protected the borders of occupied territories

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Naval Merit, White Distinction, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Footnote: A similar buckle is(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866 by Queen Isabella II. Francos government issue. An eight pointed multi rayed star in silver gilt, with obverse centre exhibiting an enameled white Latin Cross with a blue enameled anchor in bronze gilt, with alternated lions and castles in each quadrant also in bronze gilt, surmounted by an Imperial crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, the reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 23. 02 (w)