Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Newly Listed measuring 61 mm x 42

measuring 61 mm x 42 mm

number impressed "1393" on the reverse

two of the three slots intact

1942 and signed in pencil by Major and Battalion Commander Schmitz

/ ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE / JACKSON BUILDING / OTTAWA

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Newly Listed measuring 61 mm x 42(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,