Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Auction Archive clearly depicting Wheatley

clearly depicting Wheatley

He was initially treated in the field

1941 he was promoted to Obergefreiter

and Enlisted Man's in blackened brass

Nelson's ship upon which he was shot and subsequently died

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Auction Archive clearly depicting WheatleyIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a