Order of Penitentiary Social Merit, Gold Medal

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 01.ESP.0135.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$100-220 USD

  • Add an image

Estimated market value:

$100-220 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Spain
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: MATER CAPTIVORUM

History


The Order of Penitentiary Social Merit (Orden del Merito Social Penitenciario) was instituted in Spain by the government of General Francisco Franco on May 1, 1944. It was awarded to the members of the Spanish Prison Corps, in recognition of meritorious service and relevant activities in collaboration with the Spanish penitentiary administration.

The Order consisted of Distinguished Gold Cross, Distinguished Silver Cross, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, and Bronze Medal grades.

It was conferred for a short period from 1944 to 1948,

In 1996, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals for penitentiary merit were created. These Medals depict the badge of the Order.

This Order is also known as the Prison Service Order.

FOR SALE / WANTED

Item For Sale By

Be the first to sell this item

Wanted By

Be the first to request this item

Comments

Sign in to comment and reply.

Scroll Top