Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive dated "1914-1916" on the reverse

dated "1914-1916" on the reverse

flanked by wings and resting upon a full-wreath of linden leaves

(Frontflugspange für Aufklärer in Gold)

The helmet has leather attachments at the front and rear

bronze rays above the crown

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive dated "1914-1916" on the reverse(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown