Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Hold From 25 August 1943 to

From 25 August 1943 to 10 September 1943

mounted to an eight-pointed white metal star base

The saucer in white porcelain features an exterior gilded rim

as he was placed with the Military Convalescent Hospital at Esquimalt on August 15th

While in this position

Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Hold From 25 August 1943 to(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels and bearing the Franco crown, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels and bearing the Franco crown,