(Orden del Mérito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type III (1975-on). In silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, marked "55" over "M" and maker marked "CEJALVO" on the loop, measuring 48.5 mm (w) x 72 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Spain coat-of-arms on the lid, inside lid in white satin and maker marked "CEJALVO CRUZ.5 MADRID", medal bed with a raised platform in navy blue felt, measuring 110 mm (w) x 140 mm (h) x 39.5 mm (d), case also near extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on June 25, 1926 and 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, along with a Silver Cross.