Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction AND recently obtained from a

AND recently obtained from a 92-year-old Veteran

before being posted to Torpedo Boat 92 in Gibraltar as a Gunner

while the right side has a central interlocking tab illustrating a Victorian crown

marked on a ring FR (for Rothe

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) Auction AND recently obtained from aIn die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.