Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Archive named in black ink to

named in black ink to a Corporal

In the fall of 1944

capturing all of them without the loss of a man

having had his ear syringed at dressing stations irregularly

indicating that it is missing something

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Archive named in black ink to(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,