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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of the Cross of St. Raymond of Penafort, I Class Distinguished Cross, c.1950

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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of the Cross of St. Raymond of Penafort, I Class Distinguished Cross, c.1950

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Spain, Franco Period. An Order of the Cross of St. Raymond of Penafort, I Class Distinguished Cross, c.1950

(Orden de la Cruz de San Raimundo de Peñafort). Instituted 1944 by General Francisco Franco. 1944-present issue. An enameled white Maltese Cross with ball finials in silver gilt, featuring a split inscription S RAYMUNDUS / PENNAFORTI (St. Raymond of Peñafort) on the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms respectively, presenting ornamented laces in a figure 8 pattern in each quadrant with a vertical sword suspension piercing the knee of the 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock arms, obverse centre featuring an enameled pink, blue, and red superposed figure of St. Peñafort in bronze gilt, with an enameled blue beneath ribbon inscribed by the Latin inscription IN JURE MERITA, with plain reverse, measuring 49mm (w) x 57mm (h - inclusive of integral ball on sword suspension), scattered gilt and light enamel wear in the blue ribbon, on original neck ribbon, very fine condition.

Footnote: The Order of Saint Raymond of Peñafort was established by the Spanish government of General Francisco Franco on January 23, 1944. It is awarded in recognition of meritorious services and contributions to the growth and development of law and justice in Spain.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.