Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Archive Accompanied by three Ribbon Bars:

Accompanied by three Ribbon Bars: Bronze Star Medal (35

on top of a seascape

the latter bearing partially-visible Gold assay marks

constructed of heavy pressed paper with a textured blue faux leather (leatherette) exterior

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Penitentiary Social Merit, Distinguished Gold Cross With Collar, C.1945 Archive Accompanied by three Ribbon Bars:(Orden del Merito Social Penitenciario). Instituted May 1 1944 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, the decoration consists of an eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse bears a large superimposed blue enamelled cross, with the central medallion presenting the Virgin of Mercy in enamels, surrounded by a dark blue ring inscribed MATER CAPTIVORUM (Mother of Captives), the reverse is plain with three rivets, the badge is suspended by