Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Commander, c.1985 United Republic of with English type suspension (probably

with English type suspension (probably awarded to Irishman)

marked “M”

Several Flying Tiger pilots flew with the CNAC after the original group broke up in 1942

the reverse medallion features an eagle with outspread wings

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Commander, c.1985 United Republic of with English type suspension (probably(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. A Commander badge, in silver gilt, a four point star with faceted rays, the obverse is superposed by a blue enamelled white edged four armed cross also in silver gilt, featuring the central inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit), a crown with red enamel interior sits on the 12 oclock arm, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse is plain, measures 49. 3 mm (w) x 77. 7 mm (h), worn on a full