Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction set within a laurel wreath

set within a laurel wreath joined together by a date of “1942”

opening with a functional bronze snap button and functional metal hinge

226 mm x 300 mm)

the reverse medallion is MERITE AGRICOLE 1883

the reverse shows the text “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction set within a laurel wreath(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),