Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction His birth date was acknowledged

His birth date was acknowledged as January 29

the obverse centre presents a medallion with a red Geneva cross on a white field enclosed by a blue-enamelled ring

It consists of a magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip

Strong binding

he had already earned the rank of Feldwebel in 1939

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction His birth date was acknowledged(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,