Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Merit For Agriculture, Fisheries & Food, Commander, Fisheries Version

(Orden Civil del Mérito Agrario, Pesquero y Alimentario). Instituted in 1987. Multi-piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, maker marked "Cejalvo" (Cejalovo of Madrid), marked "925" (silver) and "M1" (Madrid) on the loop, the text on the award inscribed "MERITO PESQUERO" (Fisheries Merit), measuring 59.3 mm (w) x 62.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its full-length original neck ribbon, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of Merit for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is a Civil Order of Merit awarded by Spain. It is awarded to recognize people and organizations for outstanding performance in agriculture, fisheries and food in all its manifestations. The order was established by Royal Decree 421/1987, on February 27, 1987. This order replaced the former Order of Merit for Agriculture (Orden Civil del Mérito Agrícola), created on December 3, 1905 and established by Royal Decree on February 9, 1906. 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. Individuals are recognized with one of the following six classes of the order: Grand Cross (Gran Cruz), Commander by Number (Encomienda de Número), Commander (Encomienda), Officer's Cross (Cruz de Oficial), Cross (Cruz), Bronze Medal (Medalla de Bronce). Groups, organizations and other legal entities are recognized with one of the following three classes: Gold Plaque (Placa de Oro), Silver Plaque (Placa de Plata) and Bronze Plaque (Placa de Bronce).