Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Auction Archive Constructed of silvered bronze with

Constructed of silvered bronze with midnight blue and white enamels in the form of three seagulls (indicating Gliding Proficiency Level C)

71 mm x 96 mm)

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the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Auction Archive Constructed of silvered bronze with(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