Spain, Restoration. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1875 Hold a ribbon banner behind the

a ribbon banner behind the eagle's head inscribed "VNA GRANDE LIBRE" (One Great Free (Country))

the bar with horizontal pinback

he married the Honourable Mrs

1941 under the sweatband at the front

Spain, Restoration. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1875 Hold a ribbon banner behind the(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1874 1876. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a typical of time period Spanish Crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish Coat of Arms from the restoration period, reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 28. 81 mm (w) x 45. 11 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon, with