Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude His success earned him the

His success earned him the nickname “Star of Africa”

superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths tied with a bow at the bottom

It measures 138 mm x 198 mm

and is partially-vented at the rear

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Reduced Grand Cross Star, C.1930 GTRexclude His success earned him the(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted June 25 1926 by King Alfonso XII. (1926 1931 Issue). A lovely breast star (Lady's Grand Cross version) in silver gilt, featuring an eight point star, with overlaid blue enamel Anchor cross, a green laurel wreath between three of the arms and a red enamel royal crown at 12 oclock, the obverse medallion features a female figure with a small red enamel flame, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL