Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased United Republic of the obverse medallion features a

the obverse medallion features a falcon on a blue enamelled field

5 mm wide raised band of gold-coloured bullion wire running along the front edge of the visor

full-length crack evident on the lid

the lid liner maker marked “CARL POELLATH

Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased United Republic of the obverse medallion features a(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels and bearing the Franco crown, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels and bearing the Franco crown,