Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed emboss stamped "0/0783" over "0029"

emboss stamped "0/0783" over "0029" where the belt wraps around the magnetic silvered receiving clip at the left end

and simultaneously approves of his successor

He attended McMaster University Night School for one year

In late April 1915

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed emboss stamped "0/0783" over "0029"In solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a