Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 United Republic of The Order was established on

The Order was established on 30 April 1900 by Paul Doumer

He was issued with (a) full kit but as far as I can tell there is nothing left

Gertrude Cove of London

consisting of a corrugated hard-structure green case in wood

often referred to as a Pilot's Sweetheart Badge

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 United Republic of The Order was established on(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,