Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Buy Now measuring 108 mm (w) x

measuring 108 mm (w) x 102 mm (h)

The interior retains a mostly-intact paper stock liner

the obverse swastika has been ground out and some loss of finish is evident

Betzy's continual pregnancies during ten years of marriage also contributed to the strain

the MC with its original ribbon

Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Class Set, Type II (1942-1975), Cased Buy Now measuring 108 mm (w) x(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels and bearing the Franco crown, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 75 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring, on its original full length sash with decorative moir and large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels and bearing the Franco crown,