Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity 85 mm x 85 mm

85 mm x 85 mm

Enroute communications were poor

A photograph with a handwritten reverse inscription of “NACHTKAMPF VOR TOBRUK

In silvered and gilt bronze with red and light blue enamels

this journey would be the airship’s last one

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity 85 mm x 85 mm(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,