Spain, Civil War. A War Cross, Officers, By Celada C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity it is awarded to those

it is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in research fields

by maker "L 58"

die struck in gilded bronze (gilding nearly completely worn off)

the reasons of which are not revealed in her service records

Spain, Civil War. A War Cross, Officers, By Celada C.1936 certificate_of_authenticity it is awarded to those(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted 1936 by Francisco Franco. 1936 1942 issue. Of Spanish manufacture, a beautiful eight pointed faceted star in silver, with obverse centre featuring a four armed Cross urdy in silver gilt, presenting crossed swords and laurel wreath in each quadrant, cross superposing by alternating lions and a castle on each arm, with an imperial crown with beneath bar on the 12 oclock arm, centre enamelling in blue, white and red enamels