Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity WWI Miniature Pair - mounted

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

He died September 30

43 mm wide

award document for Commemorative Medal 1 Oct 1938

mounted to a period silver suspension bar with swingbar pinback

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity WWI Miniature Pair - mountedIn 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.