Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) GTRexclude Miniature (silver with black and

Miniature (silver with black and white enamels

gilded brass pommel exhibits moderate surface wear

3 May 1943: At the same time

Third Reich: War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (tombac

comprising: 1914-15 Star (erased)

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) GTRexclude Miniature (silver with black andIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, 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 offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a