Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold And Diamonds Newly Listed measuring 215 mm x 196

measuring 215 mm x 196 mm

After a long period of peace and prosperity

on dark grey Luftwaffe wool base

uniform removed with some of the stitching still remaining (easily removed) and very lightly soiled from wear

with an arm length of 580 mm and overall body length of 680 mm

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold And Diamonds Newly Listed measuring 215 mm x 196(Orden Del Merito Civil). Instituted June 25 1926 by King Alfonso XII. Franco Era (1938 1975). A beautiful lapel badge in 18K Gold, presenting a four point star in Gold with the silver central ray of the 3, 6 and 9 oclock arm presenting three small diamonds and the 12 oclock presenting one diamond, the blue enamelled Saltire Cross, the central medallion features the AL MERITO CIVIL, surmounted by an imperial crown and a green enamelled wreath, the