Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) certificate_of_authenticity 13 July 1941

13 July 1941

A First Version Kriegsmarine E-Boat Badge by Schwerin - in gilded and silvered tombac

in overall good to fine condition

their Hampden Bomber failed to return from a bombing raid on Essen

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) certificate_of_authenticity 13 July 1941Spain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, 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