Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude The Patriotic War medal on

The Patriotic War medal on an original

measuring 120 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 22 mm (h)

affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of interwoven blue-grey cord with silver aluminum wire cords in a zigzag pattern

small vessels built as minesweepers)

(Meisterschützenabzeichen)

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude The Patriotic War medal on(Orden al Mrito de la Guardia Civil, Cruz al Mrito con Distincin Blanca). Instituted in 1976. Four piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, obverse centrepiece illustrating crossed fasces and sword with the inscription "AL MERITO" above, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, mounted to a green cross base, reverse centrepiece with the conjoined letters "GC" (Guardia Civil), measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h) inclusive