Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 United Republic of oval in gilded and silvered

oval in gilded and silvered zink alloy

1867 in Deptford

The decorations of the Order of the Cross of Liberty were initially conferred only in time of war

centre section in Platinum (

measuring 128 mm (w) x 58 mm (h)

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 United Republic of oval in gilded and silvered(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. In 18K Gold, an eight point star with clusters of alternating smooth and faceted rays, a large blue enamel cross with white borders superimposed on the star, the center medallion features a female figure encircled by a blue ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL, the cross is surmounted by a crown set with genuine diamonds with green and red stones, the reverse features a detailed vertical pin flanked by dual