Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold GTRexclude consisting of four clusters of

consisting of four clusters of four scrolled ‘S’ shaped links

Devonshire coat-of-arms emboss stamped

were on board the stand-by vessel Sandhaven

This is a rare prototype of the “1943” version of the commonly encountered 1942 Demjansk Shield

Predominant Historian Frank Heukemes refers to this badge in his book “German Awards of World War II - The General Assault Badge” as the badge by “Unknown Maker #10”

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold GTRexclude consisting of four clusters of(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