Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity 41 mm x 67

41 mm x 67

the 22nd of May

KW85 (46 Ton - Soviet Russian)

displaying two silvered pips each and held in place by silver gilt pebbled buttons

Footnote: The 5th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized in Sherbrooke

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity 41 mm x 67(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,