Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction In Gold, C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Nova Scotia on July 4th

Nova Scotia on July 4th

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chipping evident in the purple enamels on the right side

Belt fabricated from a thick leather

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction In Gold, C.1865 certificate_of_authenticity Nova Scotia on July 4th(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Type I with Monogram of Queen Isabella II (1864 1868). In 18K Gold with red, white, green and blue enamels, weighing 19. 5 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, the obverse centerpiece bearing the Bourbon shield, the reverse centrepiece with the Royal monogram of Queen Isabella II, measuring 39 mm (w) x 58. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension,