Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of that he had previously been

that he had previously been with the Navy Air Corps in Pensacola

"151st Central Alberta Battalion": Gilt on copper

the reverse embossed with the traditional LDO quality assurance statement reading “The production of orders and medals is subject to the control of the presidential chancery

He was admitted at the Battalion Hospital on October 16

Garay 045 416 Colonel Armor HAVING SERVED FAITHFULLY AND HONORABLY

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of that he had previously been(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),