Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Archive 188 mm x 263 mm

188 mm x 263 mm x 16

hallmarked and maker marked "BIRKS-ELLIS" on the reverse

a downward-pointing sword in his left hand

illustrating the left-facing busts of Edward VIII

and possibly with catch repair (hardly noticeable)

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Archive 188 mm x 263 mm(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),