Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold Warner signed his Second World

Warner signed his Second World War Attestation Paper as a Private (B-37739) at the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry Depot on June 7

It was determined his foot injury was severe enough to end his military career and by late April

marked STERLING

bronze palm and two bronze stars on an original ribbon with safety pin attachment

Footnote: Fritz Witt (1908–1944) was a high ranking SS officer

Spain. An Order Of Military Merit, Silver Cross With Red Distinction, Type Iv (1875-1931) Hold Warner signed his Second WorldSpain; Die stamped silver, 33. 3 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), original ribbon, dark patina, glue residue evident on the reverse of both the cross and ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted on August 3, 1864 by Queen Isabel II and revised on many occasions (1931, 1936, 1942, 1970, 1977, 1995, 2003). It is awarded for acts of bravery, distinction, service or merit by members of the Armed Forces, or civilians in support