Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction measuring 41 mm x 37

measuring 41 mm x 37 mm

In bronzed die-stamped tombac

in a intertwined braided pattern

After his time with Endymion

A trip to Victoria and a visit to the Heritage Conservation Branch ensured its legal protection under the old Historic Sites Act

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction measuring 41 mm x 37Orden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. Breast Badge: in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), replacement ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, along with two castle and two lion icons, mounted to a silver gilt eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays.