Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction The current coat of arms

The current coat of arms of Mexico has been an important symbol of Mexican politics and culture for centuries

The diplomatic manner in which he dealt with civilian agencies brought about the procurement of hundreds of applicants for commissions for the scarce categories required by the War Department

Instituted 6 August 1906 by Carl Eduard

Footnote: The Naval and Military Order of the Spanish War (NMOSW) was a short lived military society formed by American officers who had served during the Spanish-American War

A 1934 “Vorwärts aus eigener Kraft” badge

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction The current coat of arms(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 48. 5 mm (w) x 74 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and ring suspension, on its original full length sash that incorporates a decorative moir pattern and features a large bow tie; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, in blue and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 74 mm (w) x 76 mm (h), vertical pinback