Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Captain Vernon Russell Davies later

Captain Vernon Russell Davies later served during the Second World War

set within a laurel wreath joined together by a date of “1942”

Civilians may also receive the order in reward for exceptional services in the defence of the Kingdom

the reverse shows the text “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

A lot of three 1936 Winter Olympics badges and decorations

Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross Star Auction Captain Vernon Russell Davies later(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted June 25, 1926. Type II (1942 1975). In silver gilt, an eight point star bearing clusters of faceted rays, a white and blue enamel Saltire cross sits atop the star with a central medallion bearing a female figure encircled by the inscription AL MERITO CIVIL in blue enamel, an Imperial crown on the 12 oclock ray, the reverse with a vertical pin assembly flanked by dual stays, measures 73. 6 mm (w) x 74. 9 mm (h),