Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction very fine quality manufacture and

very fine quality manufacture and rare

measuring 203x280mm

glue residue on the ribbon from previous board mounting

8 mm x 56 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

the obverse bears a white and blue enameled Saltire cross with an ovular center inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL

Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction very fine quality manufacture andConstructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the