Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction silver and bronze gilt

silver and bronze gilt

the obverse with black ink inscription of “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

German Cross in Gold on April 24

Footnote: Thomas William Weller was born on October 18

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction silver and bronze gilt(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975) In silver with blue, white and green enamels, the Franco crown surmounting the insignia of the order, both of which are mounted to a cross base, with five faceted rays on the arms at 6 and 12 o'clock and seven faceted rays on the arms at 3 and 6 o'clock, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 71. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, without sash,