Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Newly Listed 20 mm x 122 mm)

20 mm x 122 mm)

Faddy participated in a defensive roll with the NWMP during the North West Rebellion of 1885 and is listed on the Roll of those who received the North West Canada Medal without clasp

7 mm in width

Footnote: Horace Harvey Read was born in 1896

rare award document

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Newly Listed 20 mm x 122 mm)In die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.