Spain, Kingdom. A Miniature Military Merit Medal, Silver Medal c.1920

(Medalla Militar). Instituted 1918 by King Alfonso XIII. 1918-1931 issue. Constructed of silvered bronze, an early sample of a Spanish military medal, with obverse showing a matron, representing Spain, offering a laurel wreath, surrounded by a laurel wreath and two lions, with a castle on the top, plain reverse, measuring 15.74 mm (w) x 17.85 mm (h - inclusive integral ring), presenting minor bronze oxidation, very good.

Footnote: The medal was founded in 1918 by King Alfonso XIII to reward military personnel for heroic action in the battle field.