Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of The Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star In Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest

reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest of E

the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle perched on top of a Stahlhelm

It was while in command of the 3rd company that he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

the defenders evacuated most of the civilian population from the city

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Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of The Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star In Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac reverse displaying semi-circular makers crest(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted 1926 by King Alfonso XII of Spain; re instituted 1942 by General Francisco Franco. Francos issue. In silver, an eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the obverse bears a white and blue enamelled 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