Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 Hold the other with a ship

the other with a ship

and is in mint and unused condition

enamels without any chipping

It has not been in a collection

University of Toronto (bronze

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 Hold the other with a ship(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on the bar under the crown on both sides, original peacetime ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864