Footnote:The Order of Civil Merit was established by King Alfonso XII on June 25
worn on thin ribbon
a strip of gray plastic affixed to the underside of the visor inscribed "MAJ GEN CHILES" identifies its previous owner
5 mm x 67 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension
Yugoslavia, Republic. A Lot of Four Orders Hold Footnote:The Order of Civil MeritAn Order of Military Merit, I Class, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, measures 65. 5 mm (w) x 65. 7 mm (h), weighs 56. 7 grams, enamels intact, scratches to the sword near 2 oclock, reverse with vertical pin, remains very fine. An Order of Military Merit, II Class, in silver and enamels, measures 65. 2 mm (w) x 65. 3 mm (h), hallmarked with a rooster surrounded by a "B" and "II" (900 silver) within a hexagon shaped border, maker marked "IKOM", very