Spain, Facist State. Two Awards United Republic of the 22nd was created in

the 22nd was created in response to a popular demand from people who wanted to have a regiment under which French Canadians could serve in their native language

one with the soldier's collar colorized in red and the medal on his chest colourized in yellow

on an original ribbon with hook

measuring 76 mm (w) x 30 mm (h))

It was noted during his medical examination that the top of the third finger on his left hand was missing

Spain, Facist State. Two Awards United Republic of the 22nd was created inIncludes: 1. Order of Military Merit, Cross with White Distinction, c. 1936 1975 (Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, glue residue evident on the white enamels of the cross due to repositioning of the obverse centrepiece, original