It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April
Metal with a gold-coloured gilt
red wool highlight patch in the voided area
his Shirt (olive green khaki wool-cotton blend
Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold It was determined his footSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support