Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity award document for Commemorative Medal

award document for Commemorative Medal 1 Oct 1938

43 mm wide

WWI Miniature Pair - mounted to a suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

maker marked Braca Knaus

and "50 gew

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity award document for Commemorative MedalIn die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.