A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star
Item #EU9661
$290
A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star - Multi-piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 64 mm x 64.5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine.Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (María Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.