(Orden del Mérito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Badge: multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 74 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ring suspension, on its original full-length sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern and features a large bow-tie; and Breast Star: multi-piece construction, in blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs. Intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 17.5 mm (w) x 26.5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, in their hardshelled case of issue, dark blue pebbled exterior, Francoist coat-of-arms in bronze gilt affixed to the lid, inside lid in white satin, padded and maker marked "CONDECORACIONES JOYERIA CEJALVO / CRUZ, 5 MADRID", base with a raised platform in black felt and incorporating recessed and slotted areas for the Breast Star, along with a ring-shaped frame for the Miniature, measuring 123 mm (w) x 260 mm (h) x 64 mm (d), case also extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25, 192 and is awarded to Spanish government employees for meritorious service, and to Spaniards and foreigners for extraordinary services to the nation, in the following grades: Collar, Grand Cross, Commander by Number, Commander, Officer, Knight, and Silver Cross.