Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Newly Listed with a thin line of

with a thin line of green twisted wire between the braids

Orange Free State and Belfast

Three months later on May 11

and a broad red enameled ring inscribed “ALTIOR ADVERSIS” (Being above tribulations)

AKA Sampson Medal (bronze

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Newly Listed with a thin line of(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. Type I. Restoration period issue. An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre depicting an enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish royal crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 49. 84 mm (h inclusive of the crown),