Member of Alberta Contingent
red wool highlight patch in the voided area
maker marked "LM" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse
bronze palm and two bronze stars on an original ribbon with safety pin attachment
Metal with a gold-coloured gilt
Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold Member of Alberta ContingentSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely 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