Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander C.1970 certificate_of_authenticity original bravery and devotion ribbon

original bravery and devotion ribbon with dual prong pinback)

well hallmarked on both pin and catch with boar head denoting French silver guarantee

above is a stylized eagle emblem

Also includes relevant newspaper clippings

artist signed "Fitzmaurice 017" to the right of the officer's shoes

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Commander C.1970 certificate_of_authenticity original bravery and devotion ribbon(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted by General Francisco Franco in 1944. A fine ball tipped enameled red Maltese Cross in gilt, featuring crossed arrows in each quadrant, the obverse superimposed by a nice enameled black Spanish eagle, plain reverse, measuring 56. 67 mm (w) x 65. 09 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), with light contact, suspended by ornamented loop suspension on original neck ribbon, near mint condition. Footnote: The Order of Cisneros