Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Buy Now issued 15 October 1942

issued 15 October 1942

Accompanied by a brief biography of Nursing Sister Mary Motion

in what has come to be known as The Battle of May Island

He was a graduate of the University of Toronto Canadian Officers Training Corps and was named a Lieutenant in 1915

stamped "9" and "GLEN" on the obverse

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Buy Now issued 15 October 1942Constructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant and pebbled starburst, overlaid by a central white enameled Latin Cross, topped by a gilded crown, overlaid by a blue enameled anchor with gilded highlights, the arms joined through the quadrants by the coats of arms of Castile and Len, the reverse with eight visible rivets securing the obverse features in position, with a raised barrel hinge