Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit and an Order of the Red Cross Province of China and Victory Medal (663418 A

and Victory Medal (663418 A

She arrived in Londonderry (at the head of Lough Foyle) on June 6

After a short work-up subsequent to commissioning on February 3

but could also be awarded at the king's prerogative "with the Chain" ("mit der Kette") or without ("ohne Kette")

with the majority of the original bronze wash worn off on the obverse

Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit and an Order of the Red Cross Province of China and Victory Medal (663418 AA Spanish Order of the Red Cross, Silver Medal (1940 1975 issue), in silver gilt and enamels, plain reverse, measures 32 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch style pin, enamels intact, very fine condition. An Order of Civil Merit, Knight, in silvergilt and enamels, wreath suspension, plain reverse, measures 48mm (w) x 73 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch style pin, enamels intact, gilt wear evident, in very fine condition.