Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude accompanied by a ribbon bar

accompanied by a ribbon bar featuring six decorations

contact marks and gilt wear evident on the CFD

Accompanied by a Soldier's Service and Pay Book for Arthur Simpson Larmour (card cover with white paper stock pages

The lower pockets are wider and deeper

Spain, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit Of The Civil Guard, Cross Of Merit With White Distinction, C. 1976 GTRexclude accompanied by a ribbon bar(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