Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander, C.1945 Auction Archive thirteen white stars embroidered in

thirteen white stars embroidered in the center of the ribbon

A 1914-15 Star

Footnote: Order of the Three Stars is the highest civilian order awarded for meritorious service to Latvia

51 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball)

The cap measures 100 mm x 270 mm

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander, C.1945 Auction Archive thirteen white stars embroidered in(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975). In silver with blue, white, red and green enamels, the Franco crown surmounting the insignia of the order, both of which are mounted to a cross base, with three faceted rays on the arms at 6 and 12 o'clock and five faceted rays on the arms at 3 and 9 o'clock, measuring 51 mm (w) x 76 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, chipping evident in the blue