Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 Archive Frederic August Cross 1914 -

Frederic August Cross 1914 - First Class

obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Czech serologist

Sell joined the Luftwaffe in the mid 1930’s

After two days in hospital

but is likely related to the aforementioned "Myalgia"

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 Archive Frederic August Cross 1914 -(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