Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 United Republic of (Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da

(Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da Espada)

with the exterior bearing an interwoven black cotton-blended cap band

A circular medal constructed of steel

the obverse depicting a Maltese cross within a wreath of laurel leaves

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Cross With White Distinction, Type Vii, C.1975 United Republic of (Ordem Militar de Sant'Iago da(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