Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature Auction tiny chip in the red

tiny chip in the red enamels on the right arm of the Cross of Merit

with original ribbon with embroidered eagle

47 mm (w) x 40

Birmingham hallmark

He is buried in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature Auction tiny chip in the red(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original wartime ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback; and Miniature: four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war