Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit,Cross with White Distinction, in Gold United Republic of 19mm (l) x 21

19mm (l) x 21

(21187198 SPR

sides trimmed in white wool

20mm (w) x 36

the black patent leather wrap with extensive loss in two locations that exposes the steel body and its prominent surface rust

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit,Cross with White Distinction, in Gold United Republic of 19mm (l) x 21(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In 18K Gold with red, white, and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, the obverse centerpiece bearing the Bourbon shield, the reverse centrepiece with the MM monogram, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), weighing 19. 5 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on the obverse 3 o'clock arm,