Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1938 GTRexclude there is a handwritten note

there is a handwritten note from him

exhibiting signs of wear on pin

where he achieved a Grade Eleven education

marker marked on reverse

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1938 GTRexclude there is a handwritten note(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Type I. 1938 1939 Issue. White Distinction. An enameled white Greek cross in silver gilt, with obverse centre depicting enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled red centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by an non typical integral Spanish crown also in silver gilt, measuring 35. 56 mm (w) x 47. 53 mm (h inclusive of integral crown), with stained white enamels, on correct