Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Buy Now the German Cross in Gold

the German Cross in Gold

13 mm x 48

near mint condition and extremely rare

44 mm x 58

This insignia was introduced in 1907 and worn throughout WWI

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Buy Now the German Cross in Gold(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Francos period issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled white Maltese Cross, featuring beaded gilt field in each quadrant, with central medallion depicting an enameled red time of period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by the engraved inscription AL MERITO SANITARIO (To Sanitary Merit), reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 21. 39 (w) x 21. 25 mm (h), presenting