Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude Lacplesis - Order of the

Lacplesis - Order of the Bear Slayer - Knight’s Cross

topped by a Manx triskelion

It is dated to Berlin on May 31

the obverse with a light blue enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing bust of Philip the Magnanimous in Gold

above an inscription of “GESTIFTET AM 14

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 GTRexclude Lacplesis - Order of the(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,