Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Police Merit, Cross With Red Distinction C.1965 Newly Listed Ryan and Douglas and a

Ryan and Douglas and a daughter

was a Canadian Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) officer

A Bene Merenti Medal - Large silver medal

He served at Naval Service Headquarters as Director of Engineering Personnel in 1940

cypher of Carol I on the obverse

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Police Merit, Cross With Red Distinction C.1965 Newly Listed Ryan and Douglas and a(Orden al Mrito Policial). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. 1965 to present issued. Red Distinction. A red enameled Arrow Cross in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a surmounted enameled white and green sword on a gilded background inscribed AL MERITO POLICIAL (to Police Merit), the reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 19. 25 mm (w) x 19. 02 mm (h), with minor toned silver, very good. Footnote: The Spanish Order of