Spain. An Order Of Military Merit; 3D Class Breast Star With White Distinction GTRexclude only outranked by the Reich

only outranked by the Reich Leader of the SS)

second badge is bronze

the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 15th and 19th Reserve Battalions

fabric interruption and fraying evident in the silver bullion on the uppers

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit; 3D Class Breast Star With White Distinction GTRexclude only outranked by the ReichA Spanish Order of Military Merit; 3d Class Breast Star with White Distinction, Franco Era (1936 1975); Multi piece construction, silver, silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 64. 0mm x 64. 0mm, vertical pin back flanked by dual prongs, no chipping to white enamels, circa 1950 period manufacture, in very fine condition.