Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature War Cross, I Class Cross, C.1950 Hold constructed of thick grey wool

constructed of thick grey wool

Naming is officially impressed with regimental number shaved and re-engraved

inside lid lining is frayed

at the age of 63 (or 69) and is buried in Burnsland Cemetery in Calgary

He was an exceptional shot

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature War Cross, I Class Cross, C.1950 Hold constructed of thick grey wool(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted 1937 by General Francisco Franco. Francos government issue. Of high quality manufacture, a miniature consisting of an eight pointed star in silver, with obverse in bronze gilt exhibiting a four armed cross with alternated lions and castles in each arm, featuring crossed swords in each quadrant, with an Imperial Spanish crown and a beneath clasp on the 12 o'clock arm, central medallion in blue, white and red enamels