Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander C.1970 Archive A Wound Badge in Gold

A Wound Badge in Gold certificate (140x200mm

Embarked for France in July 1916

Gold Grade was awarded to officers of combat units for exemplary service

was gazetted as a Supplementary Reserve Officer into the Worcestershire Regiment in October 1912

According to the National Archives in Ottawa

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander C.1970 Archive A Wound Badge in Gold(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted by General Francisco Franco in 1944. A fine ball tipped enameled red Maltese Cross in gilt, featuring crossed arrows in each quadrant, the obverse superimposed by a nice enameled black Spanish eagle, plain reverse, measuring 56. 67 mm (w) x 65. 09 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), with light contact, suspended by ornamented loop suspension on original neck ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of Cisneros