The Navy team had to use new methods that had existed only in theory before that day
with an empty matchbox inside
maker marked "PSL" inside a circle on the reverse
illustrating an ornate cross placed upon a traditional cross base
War Merit Cross First Class w/Swords - In silvered tombac
Spain, Franco Period. A War Veteran’s Medal Bar with Two Stars GTRexclude The Navy team had toA Medal bar consisting of six decorations, swing mounted with a horizontal pin on the reverse (missing catch), measures 190 mm (w), comprising six decorations: A Military Merit Order, red distinction, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, measures 42. 7 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), enamel damage to both obverse and reverse medallion, crown bent, very fine. A Campaign Medal 1936 1939, constructed of blackened and gilded bronze, on loop for suspension