Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 United Republic of with fold-down panels with downward

with fold-down panels with downward sloping scallops to the front

7) The first picture shows a shrine or memorial to the German soldiers

with no evidence of missing photos

reverse with an intact loop on the right side

with two oak leaf twigs on the bottom

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 United Republic of with fold-down panels with downward(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1947 1975. A red enameled Greek Cross in bronze gilt, suspended by a period Spanish crown, obverse centre depicting a red and white enameled Spanish coat of arms, the reverse centre with white enamels standing the inscription MM (Military Merit), measuring 41. 79 mm (w) x 54. 42 mm (h inclusive of integral ring and cross), accompanied by original ribbon and rectangular bar, presenting minor oxidation,