Spain, Fascist State. A Cross of Aeronautical Merit with Red Distinction, II Class Star, c.1950
Spain; Franco Period; (1938-1975 Issue) In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamelled insignias, mounted a silvered bronze eight-pointed star base, unmarked, 62.8 mm x 62.5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Cross of Aeronautical Merit was instituted in 1949, to reward contributions to Spanish aviation and may be awarded to both military and civilians, and to Spanish and foreign citizens.

