Spain, Constitutional Monarchy. An Order of Military Merit; 2nd Class Star, c.1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the suspension loop stamped with

the suspension loop stamped with a silver content number of “800” along with a partially-legible maker’s mark

border in silvered threads

the sides bearing intricate hand-etched designs consisting of a central Hungarian coat of arms set within a laurel and oak leaf wreath

two featuring West Wall Medals

Spain, Constitutional Monarchy. An Order of Military Merit; 2nd Class Star, c.1980 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the suspension loop stamped with(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual faceted rays, measuring 65 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), vertical pinback bearing an ornate design flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, near mint. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on