Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross Set with red distinction. Auction "1883" on reverse

"1883" on reverse

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the base retaining a label bearing a handwritten owner’s name

stating that that he had no previous military service

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross Set with red distinction. Auction "1883" on reverse(Cruces del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Type VI (1936 1976). A sash badge in silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross in red enamel bearing the coat of arms of Spanish State, the reverse bearing the letters MM (Merito Militar) on white enameled background, inclusive of crown suspension 60. 3 mm (h) x 42. 7 mm (w), original full length sash with bow, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Breast Star in silver gilt and enamels, an