Spain, Democratic Monarchy. A Congress Of Deputies Vice-President’s Badge To Excmo. Sr. D. Modesto Fraile Poujade C.1982 Auction hand wound and bad heart

hand wound and bad heart contributing to his demise

the handle is wood and painted black

Footnote: The 3rd Anti-Tank Regiment served as part of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during the Second World War

only signs of wear and moderate use

Underneath it reads: “By the blood of the hero the heart of the world pounds

Spain, Democratic Monarchy. A Congress Of Deputies Vice-President’s Badge To Excmo. Sr. D. Modesto Fraile Poujade C.1982 Auction hand wound and bad heart(Congreso de Diputados). Constructed of silver gilt, a Vice presidents Badge consisting of an enameled central coat of arms of the Spanish Congress of Deputies in multiple coloring, surrounded by a blue and gilded border, as well as an outsider scale replica of the Collar of the Golden Fleece partially enameled, with a surmounted enameled blue lace inscribed CONGRESO DIPUTADOS (Congress of Deputies), the reverse engraved EXCMO. SR. D. MODESTO FRAILE