Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude published in Madrid in 1953

published in Madrid in 1953 by Editorial Gráficas Osca

velvet medal bed

or exceptional achievements that reflect great credit or benefit to the Army in any field

some missing attachment prongs and with varying degrees of wear

original ribbon with suspension bar

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude published in Madrid in 1953(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