It was the first of the so-called "Vengeance weapons" (V-weapons or Vergeltungswaffen) series designed for terror bombing of London
Bronzed hilt fittings feature a circular pommel with a center obverse raised inscription
a silvered crown without attachment
as are the fleur-de-lis between each of the four arms
Spain, Parliamentary Monarchy. A Lot of Three Awards (Military Merit/Spanish Volunteer/Naval Merit) certificate_of_authenticity It was the first ofA lot of three Spanish medals, awards, and decorations, consisting of: 1. An Order of Military Merit, Type VI (1936 1976). A Greek cross of multi piece construction, crafted of silver gilt with red, white, and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, on a hollow swivel crown and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 40. 9 mm (w) x 53. 1 mm (l), weighing 32. 51