Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Military Merit. II. Class Breast Star, c. 1935 Hold depending on the quality and

depending on the quality and length of time calculated in calendar years

vertical pin with slot catch

In addition to the missing chinstrap the helmet has been completely repainted

He also wears a career patch on his upper left arm and a cuff title on the lower left sleeve

has loop for hanging on a ribbon

Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Military Merit. II. Class Breast Star, c. 1935 Hold depending on the quality and(Cruces del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3rd, 1864. (1931 1939 issue). An eight pointed multi faceted star with a large white enameled gilded Greek Cross with fleur de lys in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central emblem bearing the coat of arms of Castile, Len, Aragon, Navarre, and Granada, topped by a gilt bar shield to bear the date of bestowal (blank) topped by a Royal Crown decorated with red enameled