Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross Set with red distinction. Archive Footnote: The Blue Division Medal

Footnote: The Blue Division Medal was awarded to Spanish soldiers who fought in the German Army on the Russian Front

measuring 202

Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a black wool base bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

473 (26/9/1942)

King Alphonso XII Issued

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross Set with red distinction. Archive Footnote: The Blue Division Medal(Cruces del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. Type VI (1936 1976). A sash badge in silver gilt and enamels, a Maltese cross in red enamel bearing the coat of arms of Spanish State, the reverse bearing the letters MM (Merito Militar) on white enameled background, inclusive of crown suspension 60. 3 mm (h) x 42. 7 mm (w), original full length sash with bow, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Breast Star in silver gilt and enamels, an