Spanish Order of Military Merit Breast Star with Red Distinction.

[Alex .]

Hello,

Is it possible to tell what class it is? What is Red Distinction means?
Size: 63mm x 64mm, 915 silver hallmarked. Looks like vertical pin-back was removed, to wear it on the ribbon or sash.
Any additional information would be helpful.

Alex.

 

Edited May 13, 2021 by Alex .

[JohanH]

Hello!

 

It's the grand cross with red decoration (con distintivo rojo).

 

Red decoration is awarded for courage, actions, deeds or service during an armed conflict or military operations that involve or may involve the use of armed force and may require significant military or command skills; since 2007 it can be awarded to for acts of gallantry while on an overseas mission and to soldiers fallen during such a mission.

 

Cross of Military Merit - Wikipedia

[Alex .]

Thank you!

[Antonio Prieto]

See https://coleccionesmilitares.com/medallas/texto/omm19361977.htm and https://coleccionesmilitares.com/medallas/texto/estudioomm.htm

[Alex .]

Thank you!

 

[Graf]

Nice Star Congrats