Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 certificate_of_authenticity second pattern (eagle with flared

second pattern (eagle with flared tail)

Thurmann left La Pallice

lacquered on five sides

and Certificate from the Governor of the Union of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy at Krakow (numbered "266529"

has a grey thin cardboard binding with a cover displaying a national eagle

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 certificate_of_authenticity second pattern (eagle with flared(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on the bar under the crown on both sides, original peacetime ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864