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A beautiful Order of Maria Cristina 1st class, awarded to a General of Cavalry when he was a officer fighting in the Cuba war 1896-1898, this order was stablished by Queen Maria Cristina on her regency in 1890, it's a early sample, in my oppinion the nicest spanish decoration design.

Two Crosses of Order of Military Merit white&red 1st class, standard model with MM on back.

Another one, a Cross 1st class Order of Military Merit white, regulation of Provisional Government (1868-1871), the scarcest model awarded to sept to dec 1868, made in gold and center in porcelain, private jeweler production, the reverse haven't any inscription, and is the only one that I see enameled in blue.

Thanks Brian! Today I show you a special one, why is special? is a fundational knight cross of Spanish American Order of Isabel la Católica (Isabella the Catholic), this Order was stablished in 1815 by King Fernando VII, and this sample correspond with this period. 195 years of History!

This Order of St. Ferdinanz (spanish= Orden de San Fernando), is really curious! and sooo nice, tomorrow I'll show some more interesting medals :sleep:

This is one of the best of my collection, is a Order of St, Ferdinanz, cross for officers, model 1823 for french officers that came to Spain for help the King Fernando VII, made in gold, really scarce item....and soooo nice!! :P

Hi! Spain not fought directly in WWII, but sent a volunteer corp for combat in Russia aganist Comunism, the famous "Blue Division", but his official name is "Spanish Volunteer Division", the most common spanish award is the following: Conmemorative medals of Russian campaign, exist two categories: for soldiers and NCO's (photo), Diez & Cia production, and other for officers, private jewelers production, and made in three pieces, very scarce (and reproducted! be carefull with it). After 40's others makers produce them, but the one of photo is the genuine medal awarded to volunteers. Oh, a note, this medal have a case, but never a packet! on ebay a guy is selling repros...take care, I promess a good topic with detailled photos for recognize the good ones.

First of all, I like say "hello!" to all members, is a pleasure see this quality on collectors and collections. I'm a collector and dealer from Spain, also member of OMSA and OMRS, and now of GMIC, hope enjoy and colaborate in this forum, and of course, if anyone need help about spanish decorations, feel free to send me a MP I will show you my collection of Orders, medals, docs and edged weapons, most of these of spanish and soviet militaria. This one is a Cross of 2nd Class of Royal Order of Military Merit, model awarded to 1868 to 1871 (Provisional Government), made in silver, beautiful condition, is a rare and scarce model.