Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander, C.1945 Auction constructed of dark grey cotton

constructed of dark grey cotton

large seal at bottom left

possibly Austrian

certified by the handwritten signature of an unidentified Oberleutnant and battalion commander

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander, C.1945 Auction constructed of dark grey cotton(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975). In silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, the Franco crown surmounting the insignia of the order, both of which are mounted to a cross base, with three faceted rays on the arms at 6 and 12 o'clock and five faceted rays on the arms at 3 and 9 o'clock, measuring 51 mm (w) x 76 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue