Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction 7 mm x 45 mm

7 mm x 45 mm

white metal waist belt buckle (converted Glengarry badge

he was posted to RCAF Headquarters in Ottawa

1882-1884 issued

circa 1930 period issue

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction 7 mm x 45 mm(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,