Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction Archive reverse marked with the RZM

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

At the end of May of 1940

and a very scarce award

enamels in overall very good condition

maker marked “Godet in Berlin” on the reverse

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction Archive reverse marked with the RZMOrden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. Breast Badge: in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), replacement ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, along with two castle and two lion icons, mounted to a silver gilt eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays.