Spain, Franco Period. A Cross For Military Constancy, Non-Commissioned Officer, C. 1950 United Republic of The plane was a mess

The plane was a mess

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1901 at the age of sixteen

and addressed to her husband

red embroidered lettering "AFZ"

Spain, Franco Period. A Cross For Military Constancy, Non-Commissioned Officer, C. 1950 United Republic of The plane was a messA silver gilt Greek cross with white enamel arms, the obverse centerpiece presenting a red enamel Cross of Santiago on a blue enamel field, surrounded by a gilt ring inscribed CONSTANCIA MILITAR SUBOFICIAL, the reverse plain, surmounted by a crown suspension, measures 40. 30mm (w) x 52. 40mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 23. 2 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon with brooch suspension bar bearing two bars on the obverse,