Spain, Spanish State. A Commemorative Plaque to Francisco Franco Inaugurating Spain’s Synthetic Rubber Industry

Constructed of silver, the obverse bearing an etched dedication to Francisco Franco in his capacity as Caudillo (Leader) of Spain from a delegation of the Ministry of Transport, recognizing Franco’s role in the opening of Spain’s first synthetic rubber factory, part of a series of economic initiatives that resulted in the so-called “Spanish miracle” of the mid- to late-Franco era, the lower left corner of the obverse bearing a five-pointed star indicating 915 silver content and an unidentified hallmark, measuring 16.5 cm (w) x 8 cm (h), weighing 271 grams, the reverse retaining two of four attachment prongs and with a consistent patina visible throughout, in very fine condition.