Spain, Fascist State. A Naval Officer's Awards & Decorations GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”) with arabesques

Lüdenscheid insignia on the reverse

first to Seaman First Class on March 1

159 American POWs were sent back to Manila because the Japanese thought that the remaining 150 survivors would be able to finish the airfield

each capped with eight-pointed stars

Spain, Fascist State. A Naval Officer's Awards & Decorations GTRexclude circumscribed by an inscription ofIncludes: 1. Group of Five: (a) Order of Naval Merit with White Distinction (Special Service), I Class Breast Badge (three piece construction, in silver gilt with blue and whte enamels, measuring 31 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension); (b) Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild, Knight (four piece construction, in bronze gilt with light blue, dark blue and white enamels, measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h)); (c) Portugal,