Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction the Memorial Cross is engraved

the Memorial Cross is engraved and in its hardshelled case of issue

these two mounted as worn (ribbon frayed)

before seeing another transfer

Hughes was re-called for war service with the Coldstream Guards

this dagger exhibits a double etched

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction the Memorial Cross is engraved(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,