It was designed to be operated by a crew of 36 officers and men
"my name is George MacIntosh from [Fort] MacLeod
Beatrice Ellen Martin
the War Merit Cross II Class with Swords on 20 December 1944
addressed to the District Officer Commanding
Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit With Red Distinction, Iii Class, C.1975 United Republic of It was designed to be(Orden del Mrito Militar). Instituted in 1864. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the colour of the red enamels on the cross indicating war service, measuring 65. 8 mm (w) x 65. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II, revised in 1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995 and 2003. It is awarded for acts of bravery,