Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude flanked by double rows of

flanked by double rows of gold-coloured celluloid interwoven strands on either side in an interlocking weave pattern

some missing attachment prongs and with varying degrees of wear

original ribbon with suspension bar

including a period original wax paper liner and extra length of ribbon

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With Red Distinction, Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude flanked by double rows of(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war service, measuring 38. 5 mm (w) x 50. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original wartime ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback; and Miniature: four piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the red cross indicative of war