Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude topped by a Manx triskelion

topped by a Manx triskelion

with tears in the fabric evident to the right of the right waist pocket and on the left cuff

period ribbon with hook and eye

measuring 53 mm (w) x 52 mm (h)

above an inscription of “GESTIFTET AM 14

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude topped by a Manx triskelion(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,