Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Police Merit, Cross With Red Distinction C.1965 Auction with an enameled shield

with an enameled shield

1942 he was promoted to the rank of Gefreiter

taken on strength of the Canadian Army Service Corps Pool on February 8

and is signed by a worker in the district department (possibly Hofmann)

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Police Merit, Cross With Red Distinction C.1965 Auction with an enameled shield(Orden al Mrito Policial). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. 1965 to present issued. Red Distinction. A red enameled Arrow Cross in silver gilt, obverse centre featuring a surmounted enameled white and green sword on a gilded background inscribed AL MERITO POLICIAL (to Police Merit), the reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 19. 25 mm (w) x 19. 02 mm (h), with minor toned silver, very good. Footnote: The Spanish Order of