Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed with the battle lines shown

with the battle lines shown in red (dotted lines illustrating the advance in 1914

textbook example by maker Juncker

The actions taken at Fresnoy were part of the defence of Vimy Ridge

Lavelle embarked Canada on April 16

marked Godet & Sohn

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed with the battle lines shownIn 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