A Cuban Order Of Naval Merit, 3Rd Class Officer For Lieutenants And Ensigns, Naval Merit Version Auction vertical textured design on the

vertical textured design on the front with a Parachutist Badge placed in the centre

At the top of hilt is a fitted mortise button and lock

handwritten owners name with the rank prefix that appears to be

where he surrendered

then Killed in Action during the attack

A Cuban Order Of Naval Merit, 3Rd Class Officer For Lieutenants And Ensigns, Naval Merit Version Auction vertical textured design on theCuba; Bronze gilt with red, navy blue and green enamels, the navy blue enamels indicative of Naval Merit, marked with an anchor surrounded by the inscription "PATOR PLUS ULTRA" on the reverse, 49 mm x 49. 5 mm, replacement incorrect ribbon, chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath, green oxidation present at the junction of the ring to the medal, scattered gilt wear on the reverse and on the ring, better than very fine.