Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold bronze palm and two bronze

bronze palm and two bronze stars on an original ribbon with safety pin attachment

Metal with a gold-coloured gilt

marked STERLING

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

Northwest Frontier 1930-31

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold bronze palm and two bronzeSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support