Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, II Class Breast Star, c.1960 Hold A beautiful and rare decoration

A beautiful and rare decoration composed of Gold

Howell was discharged on August 20

Spent a short time until the end of the year with a transportation unit

situated above a silvered metal plaque bearing an engraved inscription of “3

National Academy of Dedication to Humanity and Charity Medal

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, II Class Breast Star, c.1960 Hold A beautiful and rare decoration(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the white cross indicative of peacetime merit, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five dual faceted rays, measuring 67. 9 mm (w) x 66. 6 mm (h), vertical pinback bearing an ornate design flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine.