Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction presenting moderate creasing

presenting moderate creasing

maker marked "ELKINGTON & Co

Footnote: Leopold (aka Leonhard) Burr (March 13

and the initials VE (Victor Emmanuel)

Numbered 130209

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 Auction presenting moderate creasing(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,