Spain - Order without enamel in "cheap" quality - but interesting

[Christian L]

I have this spanish Order of Military Merit now for a while, but wasn't able to get any info on it - as i was interested why it was so cheaply made.

Its clearly die-stuck, mirror reverse, no enamel at all (and never been there) - so i'm very happy for all of your thoughts!

Thanks in advance Christian

[paul wood]

Dear Christian,

What you have is the Cruz del Plata 1875-1931 type. It is basically an other ranks award and was highly prized by the recipients although the quality is (as often with these) diabolical. Not of significant value but interesting.

All the best,

Paul

[Christian L]

Hy Paul,

thanks a lot!

Could it be awarded to a German?

As it came with a german medalbar (prussian long service cross and centenial medal) and the last ribbon was white wis a red middle stripe).

Very interesting and first time for me, that i have seen it!

Thanks again and best regards Christian

[paul wood]

Hy Paul,

thanks a lot!

Could it be awarded to a German?

As it came with a german medalbar (prussian long service cross and centenial medal) and the last ribbon was white wis a red middle stripe).

Very interesting and first time for me, that i have seen it!

Thanks again and best regards Christian

It certainly could be awarded to a German. I have not seen one from this period but I have seen Military Merit Crosses awarded to Germans for the Spanish Civil War. Possibly a German detachment based in the German cantonment in Morocco who aided the Spanish in their campaigns afginst the local tribes.

Paul

[Christian L]

thanks a lot!

so than its explainable ... and after i just puttd the cross in, where it is sopposed to be ... we have the bar complete.