Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) GTRexclude while still in the Royal

while still in the Royal Navy

maker marked "STEINHAUER & LÜCK Lüdenscheid" on the bottom

Nora Leonard

The dagger has a cast alloy

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) GTRexclude while still in the RoyalSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, 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