Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) GTRexclude on April 21

on April 21

while still in the Royal Navy

20 foot lengths of 4 inch pipe

with less then 100 believed to be produced

near Kingston

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) GTRexclude on April 21Spain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, 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