(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted March 8, 1944 by General Francisco Franco. A silver gilt and red enamelled Maltese cross with large ball finials, five silver arrows in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a black enamelled bird with a yellow sun behind its head, the reverse presents a decorative vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 78.2mm (w) x 78.3mm (h), weighs 67.4 grams, enamels intact, gilt intact, remains in very fine condition.
Accompanied by a silver gilt and enamelled cross with button style reverse, measures 23.6mm (w) x 23.6mm (h), weighs 5.4 grams, minor enamel wear, dark patina, remains in very fine condition.

