Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction the obverse centre presents a

the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue-enamelled ring

His birth date was acknowledged as January 29

he had already earned the rank of Feldwebel in 1939

68 mm x 44

Strong binding

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction the obverse centre presents a(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,