Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 United Republic of Silber 900f” on the edge

Silber 900f” on the edge of the medal

He fought in the Austrian Army in the last war and trained in it afterwards until he ran away to Canada

with period ribbon

Most were former prisoners of the occupying Japanese forces

55s for Atlantic crossings

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 United Republic of Silber 900f” on the edge(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),