Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Buy Now 13 mm x 48

13 mm x 48

measuring 43 mm x 27 mm

This insignia was introduced in 1907 and worn throughout WWI

5 mm x 109

Canadian Buffs: Sterling silver with red and blue enamels

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Buy Now 13 mm x 48(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Francos period issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled white Maltese Cross, featuring beaded gilt field in each quadrant, with central medallion depicting an enameled red time of period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by the engraved inscription AL MERITO SANITARIO (To Sanitary Merit), reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 21. 39 (w) x 21. 25 mm (h), presenting