Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction The trousers are solid

The trousers are solid

68mm x 90mm

oxidation spot on the reverse

Subsequently transferred to the 72nd (Seaforth Highlanders) Battalion he was wounded on 27 September 1918

marked "METALL-SAMMLUNG 1914-15" (Metal Collection 1914-15) on the inside

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction The trousers are solidIn 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.