Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 United Republic of in golden lacquered feinzink

in golden lacquered feinzink

in their hardshelled Case of Issue (maker marked "Gebr

He commanded the 3rd Mountain Division

the others patches are unmarked

Colonel LeClair's distinguished performance of duty throughout this period represents outstanding achievement in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army and reflects the utmost credit upon himself and the military service

Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 United Republic of in golden lacquered feinzink(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1938 1939. Type I, Red Distinction. An enameled red Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms, with enameled white reverse centre depicting the golden letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by an unusual integral crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 35. 18 mm (w) x 47. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor cracked red