Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Archive after the Order of Lenin

after the Order of Lenin

with a gilt crown adorned with red

The medal was suppressed on February 14

Constructed of fine silver aluminum bullion machine embroidery

A fascinating commemorative photo album documenting the 1929 Nuremberg Rally held between 1-4 August

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Archive after the Order of Lenin(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