Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Military Merit, German Made, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity SOLINGEN” circumscribing the firm’s logo

SOLINGEN” circumscribing the firm’s logo

Footnote: Private Dickson is recorded as having died 12/06/1918 as a member of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)

An empty slot set into the guard accommodates an optional nametag

wear and dark patina

Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Military Merit, German Made, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity SOLINGEN” circumscribing the firm’s logoOrder of Military Merit, Type I, III Class Breast Star (White Distinction). Of typical German manufacture, in silver and enamels, featuring a white enamel cross with Spanish insignia in the central medallion, a silver gilt bar and crown on the 12 oclock arm, with alternating lions and castilles in each quadrant, the reverse features a vertical pin, measures 59. 85 mm (w) x 60. 41 mm (h), enamels intact, several rays bent, hairline cracks in enamels,