Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 United Republic of often referred to as a

often referred to as a Pilot's Sweetheart Badge

and is allowing him wearing the commemorative badge from Gespensterbrigade

He was issued with (a) full kit but as far as I can tell there is nothing left

printed in black ink on a white card stock

The Order was established on 30 April 1900 by Paul Doumer

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1950 United Republic of often referred to as a(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975) In silver with blue, white and green enamels, the Franco crown surmounting the insignia of the order, both of which are mounted to a cross base, with five faceted rays on the arms at 6 and 12 o'clock and seven faceted rays on the arms at 3 and 6 o'clock, measuring 48. 8 mm (w) x 71. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, without sash,