Spain. An Order Of Military Merit; 3D Class Breast Star With White Distinction Auction Archive marked “L/13” (Paul Meybauer

marked “L/13” (Paul Meybauer

slightly larger than Type I

he distinguished himself as a commando and an explosives expert

GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA HAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ESTABLISHED BY GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON AT NEWBURGH

although it did not require them to undertake military action

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit; 3D Class Breast Star With White Distinction Auction Archive marked “L/13” (Paul MeybauerA Spanish Order of Military Merit; 3d Class Breast Star with White Distinction, Franco Era (1936 1975); Multi piece construction, silver, silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 64. 0mm x 64. 0mm, vertical pin back flanked by dual prongs, no chipping to white enamels, circa 1950 period manufacture, in very fine condition.