Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 Auction each pocket has a fold

each pocket has a fold over flap with a reinforced button hole

93 mm in diameter

Above the left breast pocket is a ribbon bar with four ribbons (British Empire Medal (Military)

He was educated in the grammar and high schools of his native city

Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 Auction each pocket has a fold(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1938 1939. Type I, Red Distinction. An enameled red Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms, with enameled white reverse centre depicting the golden letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by an unusual integral crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 35. 18 mm (w) x 47. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor cracked red