Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold And Diamonds Archive maker marked "João Anjos de

maker marked "João Anjos de Lisboa" on the reverse cartouche

printed in color inks

along with stylized laurel branches

complete with backing Army cloth

in the Italian Alps Medal - Blackened bronze

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold And Diamonds Archive maker marked "João Anjos de(Orden Del Merito Civil). Instituted June 25 1926 by King Alfonso XII. Franco Era (1938 1975). A beautiful lapel badge in 18K Gold, presenting a four point star in Gold with the silver central ray of the 3, 6 and 9 oclock arm presenting three small diamonds and the 12 oclock presenting one diamond, the blue enamelled Saltire Cross, the central medallion features the AL MERITO CIVIL, surmounted by an imperial crown and a green enamelled wreath, the