Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 Hold and awarded to security and

and awarded to security and police forces for loyal service

It measures 52 mm (w) x 79 mm (h)

07 mm (w) x 62

The metal bottom has a hinged door held firmly in place with a metal clip

complete with top suspension brooch in its Garrard & Co

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 Hold and awarded to security andOrden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. 1875 1931 Issue. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 28 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and amended in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003.