Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) certificate_of_authenticity white and yellow enamels

white and yellow enamels

the Battalion organized the Fort Garry Horse of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade

as well as the signature of the Group 14 (Hochland) NSFK Oberführer

for 16 years of service

their Hampden Bomber failed to return from a bombing raid on Essen

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) certificate_of_authenticity white and yellow enamelsSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support