Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Mehdauia, Knight C.1950 United Republic of A War Merit Cross First

A War Merit Cross First Class with Swords (Kriegsverdienst Kreuz 1

with two holes on the side (to be worn sewn-on)

2 Military District on transfer to No

USS South Dakota

McArthur was later transferred to the 3rd Infantry Battalion

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Mehdauia, Knight C.1950 United Republic of A War Merit Cross First(Orden de Mehdauia). Instituted 1926 by Prince Moulay Hassan bin al Mahdi, Morocco. Francos period issue. A six pointed enameled blue star in silvered bronze, with obverse featuring an enameled yellow bright sun over the sea, with plain reverse, measuring 14. 34 (w) x 18. 77 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), near to mint. Footnote: The Order of Mehdauia was established in the Protectorate of Morocco by Prince Moulay Hassan bin al Mahdi on August 18,