Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction the shorter piece 340 mm

the shorter piece 340 mm in length and the longer piece approximately 120 cm in length

the exterior exhibiting scuffing and contact marks in the black leather

Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-two pages with copies of his IndexCards

He achieved the rank of Corporal on February 21

clasp retains over 95% original finish

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction the shorter piece 340 mm(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. Type I. Restoration period issue. An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre depicting an enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish royal crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 49. 84 mm (h inclusive of the crown),