Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 Republic of lid has several circular stains

lid has several circular stains on exterior

7) Order of the Crown

the Order is conferred to foreigners and Spanish citizens for meritorious civil acts

the obverse of each bearing two raised figures

Constructed of black and white machine embroidery in the shape of a vertically positioned sword on a black and white outlined shield

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 Republic of lid has several circular stainsConstructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, with the lions executed in red enamel, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt