Bidspirit auction | A SPANISH ORDER OF MILITARY

A SPANISH ORDER OF MILITARY MERIT WITH CHAIN, FIRST CLASS, CIRCA 1890 - Comprising the First Class insignia of the Spanish Order of Military Merit, suspended from its original gilt metal chain. The decoration consists of a white-enameled Greek cross with gilt borders, surmounted by a royal crown, the obverse centered by a red-enameled medallion bearing the monogram ”MM” for Mérito Militar. The reverse is fitted with a polychrome enamel medallion displaying the Spanish royal arms, finely executed in red, white, blue, and gold enamels. The crown suspension is crisply modeled with detailed arches and an orb-and-cross finial. The chain is composed of rectangular, articulated gilt links with decorative edging, designed for wear by high-ranking officers on ceremonial occasions. This class of the order was reserved for senior military figures and conferred both prestige and courtly status within late 19th-century Spain, particularly during the Bourbon Restoration period. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Dimensions: Crosss: Condition: Overall very good condition. Enamel is well preserved with one small chip.