Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander With Miniature, C.1950 GTRexclude as a Private (3034272)

as a Private (3034272)

Footnote: Cecil John Ward was born in Hamilton

red and blue enamels

The soldier whose name is not mentioned was awarded the Infantry Assault Badge

reverse illustrating the five conjoined rings insignia of the Olympic Games

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander With Miniature, C.1950 GTRexclude as a Private (3034272)(Orden al Mrito Civil). Instituted 1926. 1942 1975 issue. A four armed cross in silver gilt, with each arm composed of clusters of individual beaded rays, obverse centrepiece featuring an enameled blue four armed cross inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit) in silver gilt, adorned by a typical time of period Spanish crown also in silver gilt, featuring plain reverse, suspended by a green enameled laurel wreath, measuring 49. 91 mm (w) x 76. 11 mm