Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of a diplomatic slight which was

a diplomatic slight which was a cause of deep and lasting resentment

with its mint and unissued period original ribbon

missing both pins on the reverse

black spot on the obverse

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of a diplomatic slight which was(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown