Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid GTRexclude "SE" printed in the upper

"SE" printed in the upper left corner

Mérite militaire

The reverse shows two paper stamps of the Commander of the East Asian Expedition Corps

He liked school but quit school between ages 19 and 20 as he wanted to go to work

the obverse bearing hand-embroidered gold bullion wire insignia

Spain, Facist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander By Number Star, By Cejalvo Of Madrid GTRexclude "SE" printed in the upper(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