Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The band of the watch

The band of the watch is made of links with a folding clasp

who was legendary among American GI’s for his bluntness

measuring 38 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

the reverse of the eagle with a second shield

the obverse centre also in gilt exhibiting a yellow enameled centre medallion encircled by a translucent red enameled ring

Spain, Spanish State. A Grand Cross of Naval Merit, with White Decoration, c. 1939 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic The band of the watchConstructed of a gilded alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant and pebbled starburst, overlaid by a central white enameled Latin Cross, topped by a gilded crown, overlaid by a blue enameled anchor with gilded highlights, the arms joined through the quadrants by the coats of arms of Castile and Len, the reverse with eight visible rivets securing the obverse features in position, with a raised barrel hinge