on original dark blue cloth backing
scattered nips in the black wool band
And every day the growing suffering of the civilian population are “justified” and “forgiven” in the name of the GREAT WESTERN OFFENSIVE
the obverse depicting a Maltese cross within a wreath of laurel leaves
fine sticker residue on the reverse
Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 United Republic of on original dark blue cloth(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