Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 GTRexclude the reverse with central medallion

the reverse with central medallion with date of 1923 on a white enamelled background

1939 to May 21

Leo XII issue

stamped "17

The photographs depict Ganzenmüller during his visit giving speeches during formal ceremonies

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 GTRexclude the reverse with central medallion(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. King Juan Carlos I (1975 2014). In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt wear evident on the bar under the crown on both sides, original peacetime ribbon, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864