A Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Auction by maker RK magnetic pin

by maker RK magnetic pin

2nd Class (silver

ring marked E

citation of his CBE in London Gazette of June 1949

A Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Auction by maker RK magnetic pinA Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Multi piece construction, silver gilt cross and enamels, 61 mm x 62 mm, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Madrid maker marked on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina)