Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a round oak leaf wreath with a large mobile swastika in the centre of the award that is circumscribed “Für Dienste im Luftschutz” (For Services in Air Raid Protection)

(Kyffhäuserbund Mitgliedsabzeichen)

bottom of the badge marked “JL”

a diplomatic slight which was a cause of deep and lasting resentment

Footnote: The Inter-Allied Victory Medal was instituted on October 6

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 United Republic of the obverse consisting of a(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown