Spain, Facsist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Buy Now and the date MDCCCCXVI (1916)

and the date MDCCCCXVI (1916)

ORDO EQVITUM MELITENSIVM / BENE MERENTI" within a wreath of laurel leaves

INC NEW YORK" on the reverse

a fine example of a period worn badge that remains in better than fine condition

dated to December 22

Spain, Facsist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Buy Now and the date MDCCCCXVI (1916)(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, with a single pair of faceted rays between each star