OC990.)WWII SPANISH ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT, CIVILIAN LEVEL OF AWARD: scarce WWII award being the civilian version of the Cross of Military Merit. 40mm wide gilded pendent with separately applied glass enameled Spanish royal crest in center. Gold finished details show mild toning from the years. Clean ribbon that does not glow under a black light. Note that the royal crown suspender is hinged and is flexible. Pin-back mounting is the Spanish buckle type. EXC++++