A Most Superb Spanish Order Of Civil Merit In Gold & Diamonds Hold maker marked on inside lid

maker marked on inside lid but faded

He joined the CEF on 27th January 1916

the divider measuring 205 mm x 412 mm overall

engraver marked "M H ALTOUNIA"

What is known is that he achieved the ranks of Ships Corporal First Class (c

A Most Superb Spanish Order Of Civil Merit In Gold & Diamonds Hold maker marked on inside lidA Most Superb Spanish Order of Civil Merit in Gold & Diamonds Grand Cross Breast Star, in Gold and enamels, with genuine Diamonds, Rubies and Emeralds set into a crown, 77. 35mm(width) x 80. 27mm(height), weighs 78. 8 grams (18kt. Gold), of most superb quality manufacture, with prefect blue enamels; in near mint condition, very attractive and very rare.