Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Republic of page 3774 and is mentioned

page 3774 and is mentioned in an extract from Burke's Handbook of the OBE in 1920

bordered with a light khaki green threaded border

the reverse depicts two interlaced and crowned hearts with a sunburst pattern on the rim

It sits securely within a gilded bronze crossguard bearing double-sided central fouled anchors

the obverse with a monogram of King Friedrich August III

Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Republic of page 3774 and is mentioned(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels and bearing the Franco crown, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels and bearing the Franco crown,