Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Set, in Case, c.1968 GTRexclude Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939 - Silverframe

31 mm x 44

Each pocket has a foldover flap and when lifted up

maker marked on reverse fastener

Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Set, in Case, c.1968 GTRexclude Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. A Grand Cross, in silver gilt, a four point star with faceted rays, the obverse is superposed by a blue enamelled white edged four armed cross also in silver gilt, featuring the central inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit), a period Imperial crown sits on the 12 oclock arm, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, the reverse is plain, measures 49. 4 mm (w) x 75. 6 mm (h), worn on a full length