Spain, Facsist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Hold easel hinge functional

easel hinge functional

captivated by the fate of the trapped men whose plight had been broadcast around the world at telegraph speed

since 2007 it can be awarded to for acts of gallantry while on an overseas mission and to soldiers fallen during such a mission

Nickel-silver hilt fittings show light to moderate surface wear/age patina

marked L/50 on reverse

Spain, Facsist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Hold easel hinge functional(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, with a single pair of faceted rays between each star