Spain - Kingdom of: Order of Merit for Agriculture (Orden Civil del Mérito Agrícola), Grand Cross breast star, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, of good workmanship, circa 1920s, with ornate vertical pin fitting to reverse. A good example of type. Scarce.
Condition: centre toned, enamel work with light wear, overall Good Very Fine.
This decoration was instituted on 3 December 1905 and existed until February 1987 when it was retitled as the Order of Merit for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Orden del Mérito Agrario, Pesquero y Alimentario). It is a Civil Order of Merit, awarded to recognise outstanding performance in agriculture, fisheries, and food in all its manifestations in Spain. The classes of the order may be awarded in one of three divisions, agriculture, fisheries, and food. Individuals are awarded one of six classes of the order, while organizations and groups may be recognized by one of three classes of plaque. Awards of the Grand Cross and Gold Plaque are granted by Royal Decree. The Grand Cross and Gold Plaque may be awarded to cover all three divisions.
