Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction the first two medals mounted

the first two medals mounted to a five-sided brass suspension with pinback

before being relocated to Udine in northern Italy

the battalion distinguished itself at Chongjuduring the UN northward advance to the Yalu River

1942 -Fine zinc gilt

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction the first two medals mounted(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,