Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 certificate_of_authenticity They were multi-purpose tools in

They were multi-purpose tools in the sense they could be used in war and for smoking rather than carrying both items separately

emanating from the lower edge of the cap band is an intact black elasticized chinstrap

196 mm x 247mm)

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Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 certificate_of_authenticity They were multi-purpose tools in(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