Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Set, in Case, c.1968 GTRexclude measuring 52 mm x 42

measuring 52 mm x 42 mm

the straps in black wool and trimmed in pink piping

the reverse is plain and bears the silver content markings of a crescent moon

In order to preserve the purity of the decoration

Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Set, in Case, c.1968 GTRexclude measuring 52 mm x 42(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. A Grand Cross, 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 period Imperial crown sits on the 12 oclock arm, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse is plain, measures 49. 4 mm (w) x 75. 6 mm (h), worn on a full length