Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 United Republic of The poster is moderately frayed

The poster is moderately frayed on the left edge

measuring 16x16 mm

Kirkpatrick with a strength of 42 officers and 1097 other ranks

He commanded the 3rd Mountain Division

Colonel LeClair's distinguished performance of duty throughout this period represents outstanding achievement in the most cherished traditions of the United States Army and reflects the utmost credit upon himself and the military service

Spain, Civil War Period. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross, Red Distinction, C.1938 United Republic of The poster is moderately frayed(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864. Issued 1938 1939. Type I, Red Distinction. An enameled red Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre featuring an enameled blue, red and white Spanish coat of arms, with enameled white reverse centre depicting the golden letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by an unusual integral crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 35. 18 mm (w) x 47. 45 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with minor cracked red