Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit Commander by Number Star, c. 1945. Province of China the obverse pebbled with a

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre featuring crossed swords within a wreath of laurel leaves with a tied bow at the bottom - note that the swastika was removed but is still visible on the reverse

obverse centerpiece not entirely aligns with backing

measuring 58 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

in die stamped silvered aluminum

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit Commander by Number Star, c. 1945. Province of China the obverse pebbled with a(Orden al Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse bears a white and blue enameled Saltire cross with an ovular center inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL, the obverse medallion in silver features a full length female figure, an imperial crown sits on the 12 oclock arm, the reverse bears a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 69. 8mm (w) x 71. 7mm (h), enamels intact, hinge and