Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 Newly Listed Bronze Star

Bronze Star

Three rivets are distributed around the outer circumference

and blue velvet medalbed

The only known manufacturer of this award (both versions) was Zagreb's foundry Braća Knaus

Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 Newly Listed Bronze StarThis sword features a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a semi sharp tip and designed with a dull cutting edge. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running its full length, the obverse inscribed "MARINA ESPANOLA" (Spanish Navy) along with bearing an ornate design that flanks an image of a fouled anchor surmounted by the Franco crown on both sides, the reverse bearing the Spanish coat of arms flanked by an ornate design on both sides, the