Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, C.1940 United Republic of accompanied by its mint period-original

accompanied by its mint period-original neck ribbon

In February 1876

but very likely manufactured by French maker Bertrand

The bomber stream became very scattered in particular on the homeward bound stages where the radar controlled flak batteries were able to score many successes

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, C.1940 United Republic of accompanied by its mint period-original(1936 1976 Issue). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 41. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This