Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Supernumerary Commander With Case, By M. Cejalvo, C.1950 Newly Listed He was in possession of

He was in possession of a special personal pistol for which he had special clearance

While the majority of the crew prepared to launch the lifeboat

A cross pattee constructed of gold

unmarked but displaying typical characteristics of "Schwerin of Berlin" (Variation 1) manufacture

In silver bullion inscription "AFRIKAKORPS" on a forest green embroidered background flanked by silver bullion borders

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Supernumerary Commander With Case, By M. Cejalvo, C.1950 Newly Listed He was in possession of(Orden al Mrito Civil). Instituted by King Alfonso XIII on June 25, 1926. 1940 1975 Issued. In silver, a multirayed eight pointed star with beaded arms, the obverse is superposed by a blue enameled white edged four armed cross also in silver, featuring the central inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit), the cross is surmounted by a period Imperial crown also in silver, the reverse with principal pin assembly flanked by two stays, measuring 68.