Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, By The Progressive Government Against The Bourbon Dynasty 1868 United Republic of the reverse centre inscribed FÜR

the reverse centre inscribed FÜR VERDIENST (FOR MERIT) within a circular oak wreath

the interior with a grey rayon lid liner and partially-intact hinge cover

A number of different organizations were loosely affiliated to make up the movement

A clasp by this maker is very scarce

and the Fifth Supplement to the London Gazette 31089 of Friday

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, By The Progressive Government Against The Bourbon Dynasty 1868 United Republic of the reverse centre inscribed FÜR(Cruz Mrito Militar Distintivo Rojo Gobierno Progresista). In 18K Gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 15. 2 grams inclusive of its ribbon and hanger, measuring 37 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, crazing evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece, otherwise, the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red