Spain, Kingdom. A Miniature Medal Bar

This well-preserved medal bar consists of six miniature medals, including: A Military Order of Maria Cristina (20 mm x 17.2 mm); An Order of Military Merit with Red Distinction (20.6 mm x 18.6 mm); A Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild (18.4 mm x 16.5 mm), two Order of Military Merit with White Distinction (25 mm x 23 mm); a Civil Order of Africa (24.1 mm x 22.5 mm). Ranging from very fine to extremely fine.

Footnote: The Military Order of Maria Cristina was established by Queen Regent Maria Cristina on 30 January 30 1890. It was awarded to members of the Spanish Army Force in recognition of great and heroic deeds, and meritorious acts within dangerous military campaigns.

The Order of Military Merit was instituted on 3 August 1864 by Queen Isabella II and awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians. It was awarded with red distinction for courage, actions, deeds or service during an armed conflict or military operations that involve or may involve the use of armed force and may require significant military or command skills; it was awarded with white distinction for actions, deeds or distinguished service during missions or ordinary or extraordinary service in the armed forces or in connection with defense of the country.

The Royal and Military Order of Saint Hermenegild was instituted by Ferdinand VII of Spain on 28 November 1814. It was awarded to soldiers who exceeded their military obligations and fought on, surpassing their suffering in battle, and who would serve as examples of bravery to His Spanish Majesty's armies.

The Civil Order of Africa was instituted on 26 October 1933 and awarded for outstanding services rendered in the colonial territories of the African continent. The Order was re-introduced by General Franco on 11 November 1950 so there are two types of insignia.