Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) GTRexclude The KC award photo is

The KC award photo is an original 7" x 5" (17X13CM) press photo with full caption attached to the rear

gilded brass pommel exhibits moderate surface wear

3 May 1943: At the same time

Painted in thick multicolour camouflage

Oxidation spot on the first whistle

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) GTRexclude The KC award photo isIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a