55 mm x 105 mm)
1892 in St
stating that Unteroffizier (NCO) Hans von Zabiensky of the Pilot Equipment Issue and Collection Point 4/III (Banak) in northern Norway has been promoted to Feldwebel (Sergeant)
A scarce civilian award
AND recently obtained from a 92-year-old Veteran
Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction 55 mm x 105 mm)In 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.