and later transferred to the 6th Reserve Battalion in February and March
Most of the dead were buried at Ardrossan or Greenock
but the cap is otherwise in very fine condition
Methodius is also enameled
gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn on the bottom
Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold and later transferred to theSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support