Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 United Republic of by maker Schwerin Berlin

by maker Schwerin Berlin

a domed five-pointed white star bordered in crimson

black case of issue

Most were former prisoners of the occupying Japanese forces

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 United Republic of by maker Schwerin Berlin(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. Type I. Restoration period issue. An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre depicting an enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish royal crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 49. 84 mm (h inclusive of the crown),