Spain, Fascist State. A Franco-Era State Vehicle Guidon

A rare Franco-era Franco's personal vehicle guidon, constructed of padded red rayon with a scalloped exterior edge. It is fully trimmed with an embroidered gold threaded border, with three outer edges also bearing a gold bullion wire fringe. The hoist edge features four red rayon loops with hollow channels for the accommodation of a pole emanating from the host vehicle. It bears a double-sided printed motif in the tradition of the standard of the King of Castile, and consists of two golden dragantes with rays emanating from their mouths, flanked by Pillars of Hercules. The guidon is unmarked and measures 150 mm (w) x 125 mm (h). Demonstrating no evident damage or wear, this rare example of one of Francisco Franco’s personal standards is in an overall extremely fine condition.