Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 5th Mounted Rifle

Footnote: The 5th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized in Sherbrooke

the 22nd of May

Gregory the Great is Pro Deo et Principe ("For God and Ruler")

"Other Ranks" Personnel

on a thick off-white paper stock

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Military Merit, Red Distinction, I Class Cross, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The 5th Mounted Rifle(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. 1938 1975 Issue. A red enameled Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms also, reverse applique in white enamels depicting the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish crown, measuring 41. 48 mm (w) x 54. 81 mm (h inclusive of the crown), presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion,