Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed marked Godet & Sohn

marked Godet & Sohn

The actions taken at Fresnoy were part of the defence of Vimy Ridge

with the battle lines shown in red (dotted lines illustrating the advance in 1914

textbook example by maker Juncker

emboss stamped "0/0783" over "0029" where the belt wraps around the magnetic silvered receiving clip at the left end

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, 1St Class Cross With White Distinction, Franco Era (1936-1976) Newly Listed marked Godet & SohnIn solid bronze with red, white and blue enamels, unmarked, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its swivel crown suspension, on correct replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order was created by Queen Isabella II in 1864, to be awarded for military merit. The cross is in white enamel in times of peace, and in red enamel in times of war. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a