Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Cisneros, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed 5 x 57 mm)

5 x 57 mm)

8 mm (w) x 53

Each corner features a raised swastika

spotting and surface oxidation

Spain, Francoist Era. An Order of Cisneros, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed 5 x 57 mm)(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted in 1944. Two piece construction, in silver gilt with red, black and yellow enamels, with two pins securing the eagle insignia to the Maltese cross and arrows base, measuring 75. 5 mm (w) x 74. 5 mm (h), ornate vertical pinback flanked by dual stays, multiple scratches evident on the red enamelled arms at 3 and 12 o'clock, otherwise the enamels are intact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Cisneros is a state