Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Civilians may also receive the

Civilians may also receive the order in reward for exceptional services in the defence of the Kingdom

opening with a functional bronze snap button and functional metal hinge

the reverse medallion is MERITE AGRICOLE 1883

the reverse with two lugs retaining a pin

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (506261) with the Canadian Engineers

Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Civilians may also receive the(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),