Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid certificate_of_authenticity similarly opening with a reinforced

similarly opening with a reinforced buttonhole meeting a black bakelite button

the upper with a smooth cinnamon brown finish

1916) and Lieutenant (July 15

in gold-coloured and silver bullion wire

Circa 1860-1870

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid certificate_of_authenticity similarly opening with a reinforced(Orden del Mrito Civil, Comendador de Nmero). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975). Five piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, unmarked, the central insignia with blue Saltire Cross surmounted by the Franco crown (Imperial crown), measuring 69. 3 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, insignia bearing the Spanish coat of arms in bronze gilt