Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) United Republic of Italian Red Cross

Italian Red Cross

Cedric on May 19

Silver Al Valore Militare to Nadalini Contardo - official WWI period issue

later was quite hot

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) United Republic of Italian Red CrossIn die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, 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 of the military.