Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Silver Cross Newly Listed It features an integral belt

It features an integral belt

1866 with the Queen's Own Rifles

with quadrants featuring an interlaced enameled deep blue ring with ornamental patterns in gilt

as earlier Pilot's badges were of superior quality

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Silver Cross Newly Listed It features an integral belt(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1973). In silver, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 44. 8 mm (h), light contact, original ribbon, suspended from a traditional horizontal hanger with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25, 1926 and awarded to Spanish government employees for meritorious service, and to Spaniards and foreigners for extraordinary services to the nation, in the