Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, c. 1940 Archive Also inset into the obverse

Also inset into the obverse pommel is a silvered and blackened SS insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

being the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter

Two pieces of dark brown wood compose the handle grip

Divisional Ammunition Park

Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, c. 1940 Archive Also inset into the obverse(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. 1937 1942 Issue. Constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, a eight pointed star with multiple rays between the arms and both with multi faceted surfaces, with a central cross with a laurel wreath and crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, bearing a central medallion bearing the Coat of Arms of Castile, Lene, Aragon, Navarre, and Granada, constructed of red and white enameled