Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Archive then four weeks later

then four weeks later

bronze gilt "1923" clasp affixed to its original ribbon)

1917 in the field

65 mm (h- inclusive of integral ring)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Archive then four weeks later(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted June 25, 1926. Type II (1942 1975). In silver gilt, an eight point star bearing clusters of faceted rays, a white and blue enamel Saltire cross sits atop the star with a central medallion bearing a female figure encircled by the inscription AL MERITO CIVIL in blue enamel, an Imperial crown on the 12 oclock ray, the reverse with a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, measures 73. 6 mm (w) x 74. 9 mm (h),