Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction Rhoeena and Jean

Rhoeena and Jean

hallmarked on the pinback

WWII Awards to 5th South African Infantry

the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Hermann Aurich” on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 Auction Rhoeena and Jean(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,