Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature Newly Listed the reverse left and right

the reverse left and right arms of the cross bear the inscription “WELT KRIEG” (“World War”) in gold text while the top and bottom arms depict gold oak leaves

the plaque bears the image of a bust of a left facing soldier with a helmet with two rivets and a grommet

he was awarded the CBE for his courage under attack as a Station Commanding Officer in the United Kingdom at RAF Driffield

group shots

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature Newly Listed the reverse left and right(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original wartime ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback; and Miniature: four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war