Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Newly Listed and a broad red enameled

and a broad red enameled ring inscribed “ALTIOR ADVERSIS” (Being above tribulations)

with a thin line of green twisted wire between the braids

AKA Sampson Medal (bronze

Three months later on May 11

Orange Free State and Belfast

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, White Distinction, I Class Cross C.1880 Newly Listed and a broad red enameled(Orden al Mrito Militar). Instituted 1864 by Queen Isabella II. White Distinction. Type I. Restoration period issue. An enameled white Greek cross in bronze gilt, with obverse centre depicting an enameled Spanish coat of arms, reverse with enameled white centre bearing the letters MM (Military Merit), suspended by a typical of time period Spanish royal crown also in bronze gilt, measuring 39. 46 mm (w) x 49. 84 mm (h inclusive of the crown),