Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 United Republic of Semi-dark patina

Semi-dark patina

1867 in Deptford

worn on a replacement red ribbon

measuring 128 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 United Republic of Semi-dark patina(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. In 18K Gold, an eight point star with clusters of alternating smooth and faceted rays, a large blue enamel cross with white borders superimposed on the star, the center medallion features a female figure encircled by a blue ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL, the cross is surmounted by a crown set with genuine diamonds with green and red stones, the reverse features a detailed vertical pin flanked by dual