Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of He led his platoon with

He led his platoon with daring and a total disregard of personal safety and materially assisted in the great success of the operation which resulted in completely routing the enemy

Footnote: Sydney George Webb was born on October 3

He was again invalided to England

which his wife "K" subsequently discovered while in England in 1946

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Naval Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1950 United Republic of He led his platoon with(Orden al Mrito Naval). Instituted 1866. 1942 1975 Issue. A red enameled Latin cross in bronze gilt, obverse centre exhibiting a bronze gilt anchor, reverse with red enamels, adorned by an Imperial Spanish crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 65 mm (w) x 56. 35 mm (h inclusive of the imperial crown), presenting oxidation on the interior of the crown and minor loss of gilt, accompanied by original ribbon with a traditional Spanish style horizontal