Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The two American officers in

The two American officers in the patrol were both awarded the Silver Star but none was issued to Sutcliffe and although recommended for it

circumscribed “ Travail Et Progres” (Labour and Progress)

metal finished in the same paint as the buckle

measuring 56 mm x 32 mm

he enlisted for an additional ten years

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class With Red Distinction, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity The two American officers inOrden del Mrito Militar. Instituted in 1864. 1875 1931 Issue. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, measuring 28 mm (w) x 46. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon suspended from a traditional Spanish style horizontal hanger with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and amended in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003.