Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set GTRexclude 1941 and signed in blue

1941 and signed in blue ink by the Deputy Commander of the Schutzpolizei

B2" on the reverse

He was born in Milan in 1825 and was a friend of Italian philosopher and writer

Ten American Armed Forces Medals and Awards - Defense Superior Service Medal

marked with an "FR" and "938" (silver) on the edge of the bottom arm

Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross Set GTRexclude 1941 and signed in blue(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue, white and green enamels and bearing the Franco crown, measuring 48. 5mm (w) x 73. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension and integral ring, on a replacement full length similar but incorrect sash, with decorative moir and large bow tie, enamels intact, light wear, in extremely fine condition. The Breast Star: multi piece