Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Buy Now Iron Crown

Iron Crown

when a shell exploded and the back of the trench caved in

1843 - October 31

Born of Hyannis

and is commemorated on page 429 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Buy Now Iron Crown(Cruze de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Fullsize: three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 60. 7 mm (h), vertical