Spain – Cross for Military Constancy (NCO)

Description

Gilt-edged white and yellow enamel Greek cross with swivel crown suspension; the face with an imposed central circular blue enamel medallion with a red enamel Cross of Santiago encircled by a gilt ring inscribed in black letters ‘CONSTANCIA MILITAR * SUBOFICIALES’ (Military Constancy * Non-Commissioned Officers).

The  yellow band on each of the arms of the cross denoting a pensioner’s cross and the reverse is plain. On original ribbon.

The Cross was instituted on 26 December 1958 for long and irreproachable service by non-commissioned officers. The yellow bands on the arms of the cross distinguish this as a cross for a retired N.C.O. rather than one still on active service. This award would have been for 25 years of exemplary  service.