Spain, Spanish State. A Civil Order of Health, Commander United Republic of flanked by letters “OS” (Oberschlesien)

flanked by letters “OS” (Oberschlesien)

the announcement appearing in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30293 of Tuesday

Lieutenant-General Charles Foulkes

chipping and crazing in the white enamels on the arms

Spain, Spanish State. A Civil Order of Health, Commander United Republic of flanked by letters “OS” (Oberschlesien)(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted July 27, 1943. In bronze gilt and enamels, a white enamel cross with ball finials and three rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents Spanish insignia encircled by a red enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO, reverse presenting a blue enamel disc with Spanish insignia, surmounted by a partially green enamelled wreath, measures 45. 6 mm (w) x 67. 8 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, loss of gilt