Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Military Merit, Grand Cross, c.1950
A Franco Period Spanish Order of Military Merit; Grand Cross - (1938-1975) Grand Cross (silver gilt and enamels, 41.7 mm x 54.5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original full-length sash with bow, cross is independent of the sash); and Breast Star (multi-piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, "PROFESORADO" (Teachers) clasp on the upper arm, 62.2 mm x 63 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs). Light contact, enamel chipping on the reverse of the Grand Cross, pinback is loose on the Breast Star, better than very fine.

