Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid Auction Archive "ACQUAPENDENTE"

"ACQUAPENDENTE"

within a ring of blue enamel bearing a gilt inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE MERCIFUL”)

Footnote: Joseph Marcel Bourgouin was born November 10th 1915 at Montreal

Of the highest quality craftsmanship

exercises on the boats

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid Auction Archive "ACQUAPENDENTE"(Orden del Mrito Civil, Comendador de Nmero). Instituted in 1926. Type II (1942 1975). Five piece construction, in silver with blue and white enamels, unmarked, the central insignia with blue Saltire Cross surmounted by the Franco crown (Imperial crown), measuring 69. 3 mm (w) x 71 mm (h), vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, insignia bearing the Spanish coat of arms in bronze gilt