Spain, Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Hold nominated 16 October 1918

nominated 16 October 1918

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm featuring a large mobile swastika on its side superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom (of note are the details on the leaves)

the reverse maker marked “SOPHIENHOF/PO”

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN THE FIRE BRIGADE”)

Spain, Republic. An Order Of Aeronautical Merit, To Nasa Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin Hold nominated 16 October 1918(Orden al Mrito Aeronutico). Instituted on November 30, 1945 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, an eight point star with clusters of dual faceted rays, the obverse features a white enamelled cross with alternating lions and castilles in each quadrant, crowned wings are on the center of the white cross with the center featuring the Spanish iconography, a solid silver gilt bar across the top of the 12 oclock arm, the reverse features a detailed