Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 United Republic of with fold-down panels with downward

with fold-down panels with downward sloping scallops to the front

with no evidence of missing photos

reverse with an intact loop on the right side

7) The first picture shows a shrine or memorial to the German soldiers

the text in the ribbon banner in rolled gold-coloured bullion wire

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 United Republic of with fold-down panels with downward(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,