Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction measuring 41 mm x 37

measuring 41 mm x 37 mm

A “Arbeit und Friede” Hessen-Nassau district party day (1933)

A trip to Victoria and a visit to the Heritage Conservation Branch ensured its legal protection under the old Historic Sites Act

In bronzed die-stamped tombac

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction measuring 41 mm x 37Orden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. Breast Badge: in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), replacement ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, along with two castle and two lion icons, mounted to a silver gilt eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays.