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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Commander's Badge, c.1950

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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Commander's Badge, c.1950

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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of Civil Merit, Commander's Badge, c.1950

(Orden del Mérito Civil). Instituted by King Alfonso XIII on June 25, 1926. A multiple ray four-armed cross with beaded arms in silver, obverse superposing by an enameled blue four-armed cross with wavy ends bearing the inscription AL MERITO CIVIL (To Civil Merit), with a central etched Order's insignia in toned silver, adorning by period Imperial crown in silver, as well as by surmounted silver enameled green laurel wreath, with plain reverse, measuring 48.36 mm (w) x 75.65 mm (h - inclusive of the wreath suspension and integral arc), slightly tarnished silver, suspended by original ribbon with pinback for women wearing, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was established in Spain by King Alfonso XIII on June 25, 1926. It is conferred upon Spanish and foreign citizens who has displayed civil virtue and meritorious actions that enhanced Spanish interests. The Order was abolished in 1933 by the Second Spanish Republic, and reinstated in 1942 by Francisco Franco. All grades are awarded to women, but in slightly smaller size.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.