Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold Metal with a gold-coloured gilt

Metal with a gold-coloured gilt

red wool highlight patch in the voided area

Northwest Frontier 1930-31

bronze palm and two bronze stars on an original ribbon with safety pin attachment

marked STERLING

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold Metal with a gold-coloured giltSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, 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