Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction RZM and maker marked M

RZM and maker marked M 1/101

37mm(w) x 50mm(h)

the two ends of the sweatband meeting together at the rear and finished with a bright brown bow-tied ribbon

clasp retains over 95% original finish

stamped February 2nd

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Auction RZM and maker marked M(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. Type I. Restoration period issue. An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre depicting an enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish royal crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 49. 84 mm (h inclusive of the crown),