Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Buy Now a light blue ribbon with

a light blue ribbon with hook and eye on reverse

The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded for meritorious service and devotion to duty

Each trial was important

It should be absolutely clear that the nationality of the person saving his life by parachute and ownership of the aircraft are not factors in determining qualification for membership

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Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction) Buy Now a light blue ribbon with(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross with central medallion featuring alternating lions and castilles in red in white quadrants with a central blue floral, the reverse medallion with a white enamelled MM (Merito Militare) monogram, surmounting royal crown, measures 35 mm (w) x 47. 8 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with horizontal brooch, enamels intact, extremely fine.