Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 United Republic of A War Merit Cross First

A War Merit Cross First Class by Steinhauer & Lück - In silvered tombac

31 mm (w) x 37

yet that Wehling is not granted the right to wear it

to try to get the man to safety

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 United Republic of A War Merit Cross First(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted 1944 by General Francisco Franco. 1944 1975 Issue. An enameled red Maltese Cross with ball finials in bronze gilt, the quadrants composing of cluster of five gilded crossed arrows, with obverse depicting a typical of time period enameled black Spanish eagle with gilded details, the reverse with vertical pin assembly and dual stays, measuring 75. 17 mm (w) x 75. 36 mm (h), with pin bent, extremely fine condition.