Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 Auction Shield insignia in a three-piece

Shield insignia in a three-piece construction

having "performed his temporary active duty undergoing training in a very satisfactory manner during the period he has been attached to the Advanced Carrier Training Group

wreath gilded (gilding present on reverse

He has been enlisted with S-5 C

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 Auction Shield insignia in a three-pieceOrden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. 1875 1931 Issue. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 28 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and amended in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003.