Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Before leaving the United Kingdom

Before leaving the United Kingdom for the European thetare

in bronze in the shape of a maltese cross

but with flat wire catch and a striated top hook

1916 to March 27

In stamped frosted aluminum with stamped aluminum face plate affixed by 4 tabs

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 certificate_of_authenticity Before leaving the United Kingdom(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