Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity from April 9th to July

from April 9th to July 17th

acquired without its ribbon

2mm (w) x 75

and a hallmark for Gold construction

suspended by an unusual enameled green laurel wreath in silver gilt

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity from April 9th to July(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. 1938 1975 Issue. A red enameled Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms also, reverse applique in white enamels depicting the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish crown, measuring 41. 48 mm (w) x 54. 81 mm (h inclusive of the crown), presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion,