Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold GTRexclude This is a rare prototype

This is a rare prototype of the “1943” version of the commonly encountered 1942 Demjansk Shield

In Type III

original ribbon suspended from a gilt and yellow enameled hanger with pinback

The new design was meant to evoke the Order of the Crown of Italy

Predominant Historian Frank Heukemes refers to this badge in his book “German Awards of World War II - The General Assault Badge” as the badge by “Unknown Maker #10”

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Civil Merit, Lapel Badge In Gold GTRexclude This is a rare prototype(Orden del Mrito Civil). Instituted in 1926. In 18K Gold with blue, white and green enamels, tested, measuring 18. 3 mm (w) x 26. 3 mm (h), button hole attachment, intact enamels, near extremely fine. In its jeweller's case, beige cloth exterior, inside lid lined in white satin and maker marked "T. Sar Santiago Esteve, 34 Madrid", slotted beige cloth medal bed, measuring 52 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) x 32. 8 mm (d), exhibiting soiling on both the exterior and