Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive Issued 1869-1918

Issued 1869-1918

dated "1914-1916" on the reverse

along with some soiling and material fatigue of the interior

engraved "EARL COMBS" on the reverse

bronze rays above the crown

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive Issued 1869-1918(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown