Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Miniature Knight I Class, C.1940 United Republic of on a ribbon for suspension

on a ribbon for suspension

he was transferred to a German concentration camp at Sachsenhausen

the cross in bronzed tombac

measuring 39 mm (w) x 63 mm (h - inclusive of laurel integral suspension)

the shoulders with loops in place at the shoulder end and small black painted pebbled metal buttons at the neck end for placement of rank shoulder straps

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Miniature Knight I Class, C.1940 United Republic of on a ribbon for suspension(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. 1938 1975 issue. In bronze gilt, an enameled red Maltese cross, presenting rays in each quadrant, the obverse exhibiting a central medallion, with plain reverse centre, surmounted by an enameled green laurel wreath, measuring 13. 21 mm (w) x 24. 83 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), with toned bronze and lost of enamels, accompanied by original silk ribbon, good. Footnote: The Order