Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of The Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star In Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest

reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest of E

oval laurel and oak leaf wreath

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The order was established with 7 classes and only awarded to Military men or non-combatant service men

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of The Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star In Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted 1926 by King Alfonso XII of Spain; re instituted 1942 by General Francisco Franco. Francos issue. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse bears a white and blue enamelled Saltire cross with an ovular center inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL, the obverse medallion in silver features a full length female figure, an imperial crown sits on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse bears a single vertical