Lot 0191: ORIGINAL SPANISH GOLD ROYAL ORDER OF CIVIL MERIT IOB
An original Spanish gold The Royal Order of Civil Merit with the ribbon and the box. It is formed by four equal arms, in the shape of a cross, enameled in intense blue, and finally edged in white. Between these arms it carries five polished bursts of the same metal. In its center, it has an oval of intense blue enamel, bordered with white filet, with the gold-colored inscription "To Civil Merit". Inside the oval, there is a die-cut in high relief, with the characteristic motif of the Order: a matron leaning on a column, with a sword in her right hand, tempered in the fire of sacrifice, as a symbol of civic virtues. Between the upper ends of the blades, it appears the Royal Crown of Spain. The entire set hangs from a green enameled laurel wreath. The Royal Order of Civil Merit is a knighthood and one of the three preeminent orders of merit bestowed by the Kingdom of Spain. European Historical Collectables and Memorabilia, Insignia, Pins, Medals and Badges. Weight 33 grams
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