Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iii Class Officer For Company Grade Officers Hold Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 with Award Document - Silver frame

Constructed of silvery grey machine embroidery on a black wool backer

"PAST COMMANDER" bar on the ribbon)

Iron cross first class of 1939 from the winner of close combat bar in gold

so arm badge of volunteer legions

Cuba, Republic. An Order Of Military Merit, Iii Class Officer For Company Grade Officers Hold Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939(Merito Militar). Instituted in 1912. Multi piece construction, cross and wreath in bronze gilt, both centrepieces in silver with enamels, measuring 51 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping and loss evident in the azure blue enamels just above the key on the coat of arms on the reverse centrepiece, scattered gilt wear and contact marks on the cross, on a replacement blue good conduct ribbon,