Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity and "50 gew

and "50 gew

he we transferred to a Police Academy in Eiche

WWI Miniature Pair - mounted to a suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

was a German naval officer who earned the nickname “Seeteufel” (Sea-Devil)

maker marked Braca Knaus

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity and "50 gewIn 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.