Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit In Gold, Pensionated I Class Cross C.1889 GTRexclude S Rowan- Bronze gilt

S Rowan-  Bronze gilt

It has grown into the foremost citizens’ organization to serve

marked "ASS

though it is also awarded for service and meritorious achievement in other civil and government fields

with the lid lined on the interior (maker marked “Deschler & Sohn

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit In Gold, Pensionated I Class Cross C.1889 GTRexclude S Rowan- Bronze giltOrden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. 1889 1931 issued. In Gold, a beautiful red enameled Greek cross featuring white enameled stripes on its arms, obverse centre in Gold exhibiting detailed enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse centre applique in white enamels depicting the inscription MM (Military Merit) also in Gold, surmounted by typical of time period Spanish crown in Gold, measuring 32. 28 mm (w) x 51. 64 mm (h inclusive of crown