Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude inscribed "ON WAR SERVICE" on

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

Oval shaped

The lower pockets are wider and deeper

with loss of gilt evident to the cross

accompanied by a ribbon bar featuring six decorations

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude inscribed "ON WAR SERVICE" on(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