Spain. An Industrial Award For Merit, Breast Badge In Gold And Diamonds, C. 1940 United Republic of wear evident on the exterior

wear evident on the exterior covering

Footnote: The Commander Cross was awarded 207 times in gilded silver

Naming is officially impressed in capitals

and an acute supply problem brought about by the long distances involved in the rapid drive through France

Spain. An Industrial Award For Merit, Breast Badge In Gold And Diamonds, C. 1940 United Republic of wear evident on the exteriorInstituted 1926 by General Primo de Rivera. An oval badge in silver, obverse center applique in Gold and enamels presenting a Franco black enamelled eagle with the traditional escutcheon and the small Gold banner inscribed UNA GRANDE LIBRE, on a textured grey enamelled background surrounded by a ring of 35 old cut Diamonds, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO EN EL TRABAJO (Merit at Work), the exterior layer presents a hand etched oak