Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander, C.1950 Newly Listed in silvery rayon threads

in silvery rayon threads

In solid gilt fine zinc

in die pressed brass

Canadian Forestry Corps to the Canadian Forestry Corps Pool on February 1

maker marked "ARTHUS BERTRAND" on the inside lid

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander, C.1950 Newly Listed in silvery rayon threads(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted 1944. Franco Period issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled red Maltese Cross, with gilded clusters of crossed arrows in each quadrant, obverse centre featuring an enameled black and yellow time of period Spanish coat of arms, depicting plain reverse, measuring 51. 24 mm (w) x 56. 20 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), with ornament loop suspension presenting strong oxidation, light contact, extremely fine.