Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Newly Listed sewn upon a green wool

sewn upon a green wool armband

the reverse is addressed to “My Lovely” - unfortunately it is mostly illegible but the author writes about giving his sweetheart greetings and kisses

followed by a posting eight months later to the 10th Advanced Ordnance Depot at Schwimmer Airfield (14 Mile Drome) near Port Morseby on September 2nd

who later became Admiral Matthias

with second

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With White Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Newly Listed sewn upon a green woolIn silver, 31. 2 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h), glue residue evident on the reverse of the original ribbon, light contact and surface wear, better than very 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 of the military.