Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With Red Distinction For Pensioners, C.1950 Auction very small enamel flakes on

very small enamel flakes on reverse

Early fine quality badge

inscribed “Den Veteranen des Bayer Heeres” on all four arms of the cross

Measures 243 mm x 287 mm x 160 mm in height

185 mm x 236 mm

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With Red Distinction For Pensioners, C.1950 Auction very small enamel flakes on(1936 1976 Issue). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, 39. 3 mm (w) x 52. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This