Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction A scarce civilian award

A scarce civilian award

AND recently obtained from a 92-year-old Veteran

marked on a ring FR (for Rothe

Ontario (Camp Niagara)

1892 in St

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction A scarce civilian awardIn 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.