Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit and an Order of the Red Cross Buy Now and for many years was

and for many years was in charge of it

accompanied by a Second World War-period commemorative postcard

Barwirsch would have been tried for high treason and would have probably received the death penalty

Issues consistent with age and repair are evident

brass and nickel

Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Civil Merit and an Order of the Red Cross Buy Now and for many years wasA Spanish Order of the Red Cross, Silver Medal (1940 1975 issue), in silver gilt and enamels, plain reverse, measures 32 mm (w) x 41. 5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch style pin, enamels intact, very fine condition. An Order of Civil Merit, Knight, in silvergilt and enamels, wreath suspension, plain reverse, measures 48mm (w) x 73 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch style pin, enamels intact, gilt wear evident, in very fine condition.