Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 GTRexclude stamped "17

stamped "17

85mm (w) x 45

He was promoted to Generaloberst (colonel general) in June of 1940

The document was issued at the headquarters on January 1st

the reverse with central medallion with date of 1923 on a white enamelled background

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 GTRexclude stamped "17(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on the bar under the crown on both sides, original peacetime ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864