Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Auction with another mark and the

with another mark and the date mark to the right

trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with golden-yellow piping

maker marked "R & S

Badge of the German Christians - In bronze

the cord incorporating two adjustment sliders and is free of fraying

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Auction with another mark and the(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross with central medallion featuring alternating lions and castilles in red in white quadrants with a central blue floral, the reverse medallion with a white enamelled MM (Merito Militare) monogram, surmounting royal crown, measures 34. 5 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, discolouration to ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine.