Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 Hold light contact and scattered green

light contact and scattered green oxidation evident on both sides

measuring 173 mm (w) x 57 mm (h)

out of approximately Six million German soldiers

The mountain divisions had pack horse artillery instead of the usual towed type

Two are dated to 1937

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star In Gold And Diamonds, C.1950 Hold light contact and scattered green(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