Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude foil manufacturer's label inscribed "WILLIAM

foil manufacturer's label inscribed "WILLIAM SCULLY LIMITED MONTREAL" affixed to the black paper backer

measuring 106 mm x 59 mm

loop on the reverse of the sword and die-holes at the other three points for uniform attachment

his many accomplishments included Life Governor of the Royal Canadian Humane Association

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude foil manufacturer's label inscribed "WILLIAM(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),