Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Cisneros In Gold, Commander With Case, By Cejalvo, C.1950 Auction Archive 52 mm (w) x 55

52 mm (w) x 55

on an original ribbon with pleasing tone

the edges and reverse in bluish-green wool

trustworthy

blue would have been used for a second (silver) class medal and it is possible that the colour has changed with age

Spain, Fascist State. An Order Of Cisneros In Gold, Commander With Case, By Cejalvo, C.1950 Auction Archive 52 mm (w) x 55(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted by General Francisco Franco on March 8, 1944. 1944 1975 issued. Constructed of 18kt Gold, consisting of a superb enameled red Maltese cross with detailed faceted ball finials, exhibiting typical crossed Gold arrows across the quadrants, the cross is superimposed by a large finely enameled black and yellow period Spanish eagle, with plain reverse, measuring 61. 12 mm (w) x 86. 83 mm (h inclusive the suspension),