Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Saint Hermenegildo, 2Nd Class Cross, C. 1920 Hold constructed of stamped zink

constructed of stamped zink

most of the stamp in red ink "War Medal 1939-45" visible on the lid

taken on strength as a Private and detailed for duty at Amherst

seizing three bridges over the Chiana Canal before these could be blown by the enemy

reverse presents original black backing cloth

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Saint Hermenegildo, 2Nd Class Cross, C. 1920 Hold constructed of stamped zink(Real y Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo). Instituted 1814. Alfonso XIII (1902 1931). A four armed star with typical Spanish ball finials in bronze gilt, with faceted silver rays in each quadrant, obverse centre in bronze gilt depicting a bronze gilded figure of St. Hermenegildo superposing on a dark blue enamelled medallion, surrounded white enamelled border with the inscription Premio a la Constancia Militar (Award for Military Constancy), with