Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Republic of One for a Silver Grade

One for a Silver Grade Wound Badge

28mm(height)

It was founded as the Knights Hospitaller circa 1099 in Jerusalem

In the winter

142 mm x 218 mm

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Republic of One for a Silver GradeIn silver gilt, an eight point star with smooth rays, with a large detailed enamelled centrepiece, blue enamelled inscription surrounding the centrepiece reading "Instituto de Cultura Hispanica" (Institute for Hispanic Culture), surmounted by the Franco crown with touches of red and green enamels in the crown's base, the reverse is numbered 73 with a vertical pin and dual stays, measures 90. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h), enamels intact, pin and hinge