Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, Dated 1915 United Republic of slight enamel chipping on obverse

slight enamel chipping on obverse

and blue embroidery

Mexican commander General Adrián Woll retreated south and back into Mexico

this is in our opinion period strike but a reject due to a flaw in the upper right corner

but with typical features of maker Ferdinand Wiedmann

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, Dated 1915 United Republic of slight enamel chipping on obverseA 1875 1931, Type 4, Bourbon shield award, granted for distinction during the first war and later altered (white bars and Type V Mural Crown) for retired military personnel. In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, hand engraved on 12 o'clock arm (30. 4. 1915), measuring 38 mm (w) x 52 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), period clasp engraved (Rauda 11 7 19. 1918 a 1919), with enamel loss to obverse centre, fine. This offering is a part of