Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) United Republic of measuring 32 mm (w) x

measuring 32 mm (w) x 450 mm (l)

worn on a replacement ribbon with 1911 and 1912 bars

Accompanied by its boutonniere

along with paint loss and contact marks on the exterior

the so called “Blitz” unit

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) United Republic of measuring 32 mm (w) x(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