Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 Auction A 1882 French Bordeaux Philomatic

A 1882 French Bordeaux Philomatic Society Table Medal - Copper

then joined his unit in the field on the 23rd

17mm) in the representation of the Paratrooper’s badge

the cap measuring 230 mm x 270 mm x 160 mm in height overall

Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 Auction A 1882 French Bordeaux Philomatic(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