Grand Cross - Grand Cross (four-piece construction
Pforzheim” on the reverse in the same style
Arrangements were quickly made for a fatigue party among the married soldiers to get the baggage of the wives and children on board
but is overall exceptionally well preserved
The helmet measures 300 mm x 305 mm x 120 mm
Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, I Class Miniature, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity Grand Cross - Grand Cross(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Type IV with Bourbon Shield (1875 1931). For Retired Military Personnel. In Gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 2. 1 grams, measuring 12. 8 mm (w) x 20. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, 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