Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive bronze rays above the crown

bronze rays above the crown

engraved "EARL COMBS" on the reverse

The helmet has leather attachments at the front and rear

dated "1914-1916" on the reverse

The cap measures approximately 205 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) x 110 mm (h)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Cross (Red Distinction), C.1920 Auction Archive bronze rays above the crown(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted August 3, 1864. Type I (1864 1995). In silver gilt, a red enamelled Greek Cross, with the obverse center medallion presenting the Coat of Arms of Castile, Leon, Aragon and Navarre (four alternating castles and castles towers) in red, white and blue enamels, the reverse presents a MM monogram (Merito Militar), surmounted by a royal crown suspension, measures 39. 65mm (w) x 59. 10mm (h inclusive of crown