Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Second Class Star, White Distinction, c.1950 Buy Now usually presented when traditional awards

usually presented when traditional awards (orders or medals) appeared less appropriate

trimmed with an ornate design in gold-coloured ink on the lid and the sides of the case

center bearing a crowned lion ringed by the inscription L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE

indicating Gau level personnel

the reverse is inscribed KUNNIA ISANMAA (Honour Fatherland)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Second Class Star, White Distinction, c.1950 Buy Now usually presented when traditional awards(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silvered bronze, centre in bronze with red, white and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual faceted rays, measuring 62. 9 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h), reverse with pin assembly as well as dual stays, with wear from use, remains near very fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3,