Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Breast Star

Constructed of silvered bronze with 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 León, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “AL MERITO EN CAMPAÑA”, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, flanked by two wire stabilizers, unmarked, measuring 61.78 mm (w) x 62.25 mm (h), weighing 34.5 grams, demonstrating some flecking to the enamels in addition to minor loosening of the obverse applique, a Spanish-made example in near extremely fine condition.