Spain, Fascist State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Commander in Gold and Diamonds, to Emilio Anton Crespo, c.1945 Auction 21 mm (w) x 40

21 mm (w) x 40

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Order of Military Merit

Spain, Fascist State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Commander in Gold and Diamonds, to Emilio Anton Crespo, c.1945 Auction 21 mm (w) x 40(Orden Imperial del Yugo y las Flechas). Instituted January 27, 1943. A beautiful decoration, comprised of 18 K gold, with black onyx arms forming a cross pattee superimposed over a circular wreath, the obverse centre bearing the yoke and bundle of arrows motif in red enamel with the tip and fletching set with 6 genuine diamonds, with a central red enamel scroll inscribed ARRIBA ESPAA, the reverse plain gilt with visible rivet construction, suspended