Spain, Restoration. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1875 Auction Archive COLN-NIPPES" on a disk behind

COLN-NIPPES" on a disk behind the centrepiece

dated Berlin

pierced ring suspension with original ribbon

in the barracks (two with a sign on the wall inscribed "Kommandeur")

with a smooth finish and without chipping

Spain, Restoration. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1875 Auction Archive COLN-NIPPES" on a disk behind(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