Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit In Gold, Pensionated I Class Cross C.1889 Auction Archive signing on for three years'

signing on for three years' service

sent by registered mail on January 13

1885 in Cannoch

thin rayon and paper backer on the reverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit In Gold, Pensionated I Class Cross C.1889 Auction Archive signing on for three years'Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. 1889 1931 issued. In Gold, a beautiful red enameled Greek cross featuring white enameled stripes on its arms, obverse centre in Gold exhibiting detailed enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse centre applique in white enamels depicting the inscription MM (Military Merit) also in Gold, surmounted by typical of time period Spanish crown in Gold, measuring 32. 28 mm (w) x 51. 64 mm (h inclusive of crown