Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction dated 6 February 1936

dated 6 February 1936

Alongside the 1st Life Guards

1896 in Norwich

Silver Cross of Merit (two-piece construction

within a stylized green enameled oak leaf wreath

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction dated 6 February 1936In silver gilt, an eight point star with smooth rays, with a large detailed enamelled centrepiece, blue enamelled inscription surrounding the centrepiece reading "Instituto de Cultura Hispanica" (Institute for Hispanic Culture), surmounted by the Franco crown with touches of red and green enamels in the crown's base, the reverse is numbered 73 with a vertical pin and dual stays, measures 90. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h), enamels intact, pin and hinge