Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 United Republic of the obverse depicting a Maltese

the obverse depicting a Maltese cross within a wreath of laurel leaves

without ribbon

fine sticker residue on the reverse

ribbon correct but later replacement

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 United Republic of the obverse depicting a Maltese(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