Here is a Spain 1864 Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross 1st Class Breast Star in Original condition.
In Superb Condition; rayed, faceted eight-pointed silver star; the face with a gilt-edged white enamel Latin cross surmounted by a silver band and a silver-gilt civic crown of the Franco era, a circular medallion in red, white, and blue enamel and gilt metal imposed centrally bearing an escutcheon quarterly of Castile and Léon with Granada overall, the gilt tower of Castile above left and below right, the gilt lion of Léon above right and below left; the reverse plain with domed rivets & 3 pins for wear.
The history of the Cross of Military Merit (Spanish: Cruces del Mérito Militar) is Spain's award for gallantry or merit in war or peace. Awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil , or civilians.
Established on 3 August 1864 by Queen Isabella II as the Order of Military Merit.
This was found in a small shadow box which I will include. Please review pictures and ask any questions. Selling as is
