Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Republic of the reverse bearing four silver

the reverse bearing four silver rivets securing the plaque in place

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Instituted April 28

Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Republic of the reverse bearing four silver(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),