Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction Archive and a very scarce award

and a very scarce award

He was promoted to Lance Corporal on July 21stand to Acting Corporal on August 19th

reverse marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia

enamels in overall very good condition

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction Archive and a very scarce awardOrden 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.