Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude It is dated to Berlin

It is dated to Berlin on May 31

the obverse with a light blue enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and pertinent letters and documents

He recommended "That he (Thompson) be placed in Category "E" (unfit for General Service

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude It is dated to Berlin(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,