Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Newly Listed 1937 and awarded to members

1937 and awarded to members of the Falangist forces fighting against the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War

” These classes were therefore not awarded to excess

Darby was also a recipient of the Bronze Star

measuring 80 mm (w) x 118 mm (h)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Naval Merit, II Class Breast Star, Red Distinction Newly Listed 1937 and awarded to members(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted August 3, 1866. In bronze, an eight point star with faceted rays, with superimposed red enamelled cross, a blue enamelled cross sits atop the red cross, with alternating castilles and lions in each quadrant, surmounting crown at 12 oclock, reverse bears a vertical pin with dual stays, measures 62. 0 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), enamels intact, light wear to gilt, remains in very fine condition.