Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Auction Promoted to Order by President

Promoted to Order by President Antonio Guzmán Blanco in 1881

Loose Stamps for Aforementioned Booklet (dated 1942

with a four cent stamp)

the obverse centre presents a white-enamelled medallion bearing a red-enamelled Lippian rose

inscribed "Ecole de Cavalerie Nicolas" (Nicholas School of Cavalry) below

Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Auction Promoted to Order by President(Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo). Instituted in 1937. 18 karat white and yellow gold, five red arrows crossed at centre with red banner inscription Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo, mounted to a black onyx cross, inclusive of loop 68. 7 mm (h) x 57. 9 mm (w), evidence of wear on gilding, very fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows was established on 1 October 1937 by Francisco Franco. It was given out as the highest award for military