Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold glue evident on the reverse

glue evident on the reverse of the VM from previous board mounting

Methodius is also enameled

These goggles appear well used

8 mm x 90 mm silvered zinc crowned eagle with raised wings and a shield bearing a cross upon its chest

gray rayon reinforcement strip sewn on the bottom

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold glue evident on the reverseSpain; 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