Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit,Cross with White Distinction, in Gold United Republic of 20mm (w) x 36

20mm (w) x 36

with some loss of finish and evident of repainting

silvered star affixed to its original ribbon with pinback

19mm (l) x 21

appointing Francisco Franco as the organization’s Honorary President

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit,Cross with White Distinction, in Gold United Republic of 20mm (w) x 36(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In 18K Gold with red, white, and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, the obverse centerpiece bearing the Bourbon shield, the reverse centrepiece with the MM monogram, measuring 39. 5 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), weighing 19. 5 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on the obverse 3 o'clock arm,