Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity The exterior is completed with

The exterior is completed with a brown wool toorie on top

In silvered and gilt bronze with red and light blue enamels

where he served as a Medical Officer with USS Pecos

85 mm x 85 mm

He fought during the wars of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Era

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity The exterior is completed with(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,