Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 certificate_of_authenticity an anchor (made in Birmingham)

an anchor (made in Birmingham) and maker marked "MZ" on the reverse

To suppress the mutiny

it displayed moderate material fatigue

second pattern (eagle with flared tail)

and Certificate from the Governor of the Union of Fighters for Freedom and Democracy at Krakow (numbered "266529"

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 certificate_of_authenticity an anchor (made in Birmingham)(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on the bar under the crown on both sides, original peacetime ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864