Spain, Kingdom. A Military Order Of San Fernando, Breast Star Republic of the exterior back cover displays

the exterior back cover displays the owner’s name in cursive in a rectangular box

born 1930 and 1934

DE VRIES went forward across the Melfa and some three or four miles behind the enemy positions

The leather chin strap remains relatively supple and has experienced separation and wear

Spain, Kingdom. A Military Order Of San Fernando, Breast Star Republic of the exterior back cover displays(Real y Militar Orden de San Fernando). Instituted August 31, 1811. In silver, consisting of a painted centerpiece circumscribed by a ring with the inscription AL MERITO MILITAR, mounted on a silver cross base, unmarked, vertical pinback, measuring 53 mm (h) x 52. 5 mm (w), weighs 20. 15 grams, wear to the centerpiece, several arms lightly bent, very fine.