Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity In silvered and gilt bronze

In silvered and gilt bronze with red and light blue enamels

85 mm x 85 mm

where he served as a Medical Officer with USS Pecos

acid-engraved with Alles für Deutschland (Everything for Germany) on the obverse

The watch bears brown leather replacement straps marked on the reverse “ECHT LEDER” (“GENUINE LEATHER”)

Spain, Franco. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity In silvered and gilt bronze(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,