Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude with loss of gilt evident

with loss of gilt evident to the cross

inscribed "ON WAR SERVICE" on the three panels of the triangular frame

accompanied by a ribbon bar featuring six decorations

He was posted in India for the remainder of the war

The lower pockets are wider and deeper

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude with loss of gilt evident(Orden al Mrito de la Guardia Civil, Cruz al Mrito con Distincin Blanca). Instituted in 1976. Four piece construction, in silver with red, white and green enamels, obverse centrepiece illustrating crossed fasces and sword with the inscription "AL MERITO" above, within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, mounted to a green cross base, reverse centrepiece with the conjoined letters "GC" (Guardia Civil), measuring 43. 8 mm (w) x 51. 8 mm (h) inclusive