Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold Auction grayish-blue wool covering on a

grayish-blue wool covering on a stiff convex base

the reverse exterior with a maker’s mark of “PH

surrounded by a silver laurel leaf wreath topped by a royal crown

I lost my balance and pitched forward on to my left shoulder

divided with a solid centred line

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold Auction grayish-blue wool covering on a(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. In 18K Gold with blue, white and green enamels, tested, measuring 18. 3 mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h), button hole attachment, intact enamels, near extremely fine. In its jeweller's case, beige cloth exterior, inside lid lined in white satin and maker marked "T. Sar Santiago Esteve, 34 Madrid", slotted beige cloth medal bed, measuring 52 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) x 32. 8 mm (d), exhibiting soiling on both the exterior and