Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 Archive embroidered strip in braided scarlet

embroidered strip in braided scarlet red cotton forming a coil on the left side

and Royal Humane Society Medal

running from front to back

Airship “Graf Zeppelin” airmail to Japan

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 Archive embroidered strip in braided scarlet(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. 1938 1975 Issue. A red enameled Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms also, reverse applique in white enamels depicting the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish crown, measuring 41. 48 mm (w) x 54. 81 mm (h inclusive of the crown), presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion,