Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of "151st Central Alberta Battalion": Gilt

"151st Central Alberta Battalion": Gilt on copper

Following the French occupation of the Ruhr in 1923

The Wehrpaß was issued to Hans Gruschka on 20 March 1939 in Leipzig

serving aboard the HMCS Scotian

Arney was employed as a Machinist with Montreal Locomotive Works

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 United Republic of "151st Central Alberta Battalion": Gilt(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),