Spain, Franco Period. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Knight, c. 1970s Republic of Footnote: General Juan R

Footnote: General Juan R

The Selective Service System was the agency that administered the military draft during the Second World War

both of which are reinforced with non-magnetic metal grommets and covered by mesh screens of identical construction

the Immelmann Barracks

The lower right corner of the cover bears a silvered inscription of “MEINE KRIEGS-ERINNERUNGEN” (“MY WAR MEMORIES”)

Spain, Franco Period. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Knight, c. 1970s Republic of Footnote: General Juan R(Orden Imperial del Yugo y las Flechas) A gilt and enamel Knights medal, measuring 60. 4 mm (w) x 75. 2 mm (h) inclusive of suspension ring and weighing 24. 7 grams, constructed in the form of a black enamelled cross pattee superimposed over a circular wreath, the obverse centre bearing the yoke and bundle of arrows motif in red enamel with a red enamel scroll inscribed ARRIBA ESPAA, the reverse plain gilt with visible rivet construction, suspended