Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid certificate_of_authenticity similarly opening with a reinforced

similarly opening with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a black bakelite button

1916) and Lieutenant (July 15

with an arm length of 585 mm

the obverse centre bears three oak leaves

in gold-coloured and silver bullion wire

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid certificate_of_authenticity similarly opening with a reinforced(Orden del Mrito Civil, Comendador de Nmero). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975). Five piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, unmarked, the central insignia with blue Saltire Cross surmounted by the Franco crown (Imperial crown), measuring 69. 3 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, insignia bearing the Spanish coat of arms in bronze gilt