Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity and "50 gew

and "50 gew

Constructed of silvered aluminum bullion hand embroidered rolled

mounted to a period silver suspension bar with swingbar pinback

award document for Commemorative Medal 1 Oct 1938

A French Egyptian Institute (Institut d'Egypte) Medal - Silver

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity and "50 gewIn die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.