Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1938 certificate_of_authenticity moderate fraying on the edges

moderate fraying on the edges

apparently out of control’

she was in the Battle of Leyte Gulf

undersides in forest green wool

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1938 certificate_of_authenticity moderate fraying on the edges(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Type I. 1938 1939 Issue. White Distinction. An enameled white Greek cross in silver gilt, with obverse centre depicting enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled red centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by an non typical integral Spanish crown also in silver gilt, measuring 35. 56 mm (w) x 47. 53 mm (h inclusive of integral crown), with stained white enamels, on correct