Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction RZM and maker marked M

RZM and maker marked M 1/101

the exterior exhibiting scuffing and contact marks in the black leather

open on three sides

the shorter piece 340 mm in length and the longer piece approximately 120 cm in length

clasp retains over 95% original finish

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction RZM and maker marked M(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),