Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 United Republic of 95 mm (w) x 150

95 mm (w) x 150 mm (h) x 14 mm (h)

on a black wool panzer backer

to being the complete opposite

on a full-length original sash)

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 United Republic of 95 mm (w) x 150Constructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, with the lions executed in red enamel, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt