Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Auction Archive and Enlisted Man's in blackened

and Enlisted Man's in blackened brass

Only 223 awarded

1941 he was promoted to Obergefreiter

He was initially treated in the field

and singing were good

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Auction Archive and Enlisted Man's in blackenedIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a