Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude superimposed on crossed swords within

superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths tied with a bow at the bottom

It measures 138 mm x 198 mm

for his Companion of the Order of St

H was officially retired from the navy in 1846

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude superimposed on crossed swords within(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted June 25 1926 by King Alfonso XII. (1926 1931 Issue). A lovely breast star (Lady's Grand Cross version) in silver gilt, featuring an eight point star, with overlaid blue enamel Anchor cross, a green laurel wreath between three of the arms and a red enamel royal crown at 12 oclock, the obverse medallion features a female figure with a small red enamel flame, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL