Spain, Kingdom. A Military Order of Juan Ponce de Leon, Breast Star GTRexclude the reverse with an inscription

the reverse with an inscription of “CAMPAGNE AFRICA” (“AFRICAN CAMPAIGNS”) within a laurel wreath

flying 32 combat missions

He proceeded overseas to the 5th Infantry Battalion on July 1st and was named Acting Captain on September 3rd

also marked on the edge with an illegible RZM logo and code

one with light blue embroidery added

Spain, Kingdom. A Military Order of Juan Ponce de Leon, Breast Star GTRexclude the reverse with an inscriptionIn silver gilt, a red enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, the central medallion featuring a left facing bust of Juan Ponce de Leon encircled by a white ring inscribed MILITARY ORDER OF JUAN PONCE DE LEON, reverse offers a vertical pin flanked by dual stays and four rivets on the base, unmarked, measures 65. 3 mm (w) x 65. 3 mm (h), weighs 57. 25 grams, enamel intact, a scarce decoration in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Juan