Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of with its mint and unissued

with its mint and unissued period original ribbon

the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award that is circumscribed “Für Dienste im Luftschutz” (For Services in Air Raid Protection)

bottom of the badge marked “JL”

a diplomatic slight which was a cause of deep and lasting resentment

8 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive its laterally-pierced ball suspension

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of with its mint and unissued(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown