Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star With White Distinction, C.1980 GTRexclude retaining a certified studio portrait

retaining a certified studio portrait of the bearer

the obverse with a central Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) overlaid with a mobile swastika

constructed of black wool and edged by pink (rosa) Waffenfarbe piping

set within a gold bullion wire oak leaf wreath

captured French soldiers

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, I Class Grand Cross Breast Star With White Distinction, C.1980 GTRexclude retaining a certified studio portrait(Cruz del Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted in 1945. Juan Carlos (1975 2014) . Insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the white cross issued for actions, deeds or distinguished service during missions of ordinary or extraordinary service in the armed forces or in connection with defense of the country, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual faceted rays, measuring 68. 7 mm (w) x 68. 7 mm (h),