Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity maker marked Braca Knaus

maker marked Braca Knaus

was a German naval officer who earned the nickname “Seeteufel” (Sea-Devil)

WWI Miniature Pair - mounted to a suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran

and "50 gew

mounted to a period silver suspension bar with swingbar pinback

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Ii (1868-1871) certificate_of_authenticity maker marked Braca KnausIn die stamped silver, 37. 8 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support of the military.