Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Auction subsequently restored

subsequently restored

THE SECOND BATTLE OF LONDON BEGINS

Gaunt London - Sterling- pin back with catch

with scattered mothing towards the rear on the exterior

measuring 15 mm x 14 mm

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Auction subsequently restored(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),