Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction officially impressed (C

officially impressed (C

A trip to Victoria and a visit to the Heritage Conservation Branch ensured its legal protection under the old Historic Sites Act

Officer (silver with red and green enamels

Footnote: Alexander Carberry enlisted with the 88th Regiment of Foot on October 18

unmarked (likley of French manufacture)

Spain, Franco Era. An Order Of Military Merit With White Distinction, 3Rd Class Auction officially impressed (COrden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. Breast Badge: in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 39. 8 mm (w) x 50. 5 mm (h), replacement ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, along with two castle and two lion icons, mounted to a silver gilt eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 64. 2 mm (w) x 64 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays.