A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Auction Archive 75mm (x 61

75mm (x 61

mark on the beaver's belly

He was formerly with the Army Service Corps (DM2/168818) before receiving a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Royal Garrison Artillery

small chipping to enamel

small tear)

A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Auction Archive 75mm (x 61Seven piece construction, bronze gilt arms with enamelled insignia on a silvered bronze base, unmarked, 60. 7 mm x 60. 8 mm, dual prongs flanking a vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.