Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction 1942 -Fine zinc gilt

1942 -Fine zinc gilt

a recipient of the Pour le Mérite and the Grand Cross of the Bavarian Military Max Joseph Order

then placed on command to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton for return to Canada on September 26

was Wounded in Action on February 16

the first two medals mounted to a five-sided brass suspension with pinback

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction 1942 -Fine zinc gilt(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,