Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross Star, C.1940 GTRexclude 000 of these medals issued

000 of these medals issued

February 1st

In silver with green enamels

in an intricate pattern

Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross Star, C.1940 GTRexclude 000 of these medals issued(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted 1938. Franco Period. Type I (1938 1942). A faceted eight pointed star in silvered bronze, with superposed obverse centrepiece in bronze gilt consisting of a four armed cross, with alternated lions and castle in each arm, the 12 o'clock arm having a silver clasp beneath of an Imperial crown, featuring surrounded laurel wreath and crossed swords, centre medallion in bronze depicting a red, white and blue enameled period