Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed The actions taken at Fresnoy

The actions taken at Fresnoy were part of the defence of Vimy Ridge

In late April 1915

25 mm x 50

marked Godet & Sohn

textbook example by maker Juncker

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed The actions taken at FresnoyIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a