Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed II Class (in gilt plastic

II Class (in gilt plastic with red enamels

the announcement appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 30530 of Friday

Instituted 1883 by Grand Duchess Luise

a striking badge in extremely fine condition

gold-coloured wash on the obverse

Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed II Class (in gilt plasticIn 18K Gold, an eagle with carefully engraved feathers, a central white enamelled shield featuring a book with sun and arrows, reverse features a buttonhole fixture, measures 16. 9mm (w) x 23. 1 mm (h), weighs 5. 96 grams, enamels intact, a rare decoration in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original case, blue exterior with interior silk lid and blue velvet bed, measures 49. 1 mm (w) x 54. 0 mm (h) x 26. 0 mm (d), functional closure, wear