Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Very fine quality star

Very fine quality star

his many accomplishments included Life Governor of the Royal Canadian Humane Association

Badge measures 52 x 57mm

constructed of silver gilt and white and red enamels

measuring 106 mm x 59 mm

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 GTRexclude Very fine quality star(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),