Spain, Francoist Dictatorship. A Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross, c.1960 Republic of version worn during 1943-45

version worn during 1943-45

stamped in black ink "5208" on the white cotton mesh backer

inscribed "Gau Bayer

likely when the War Merit Cross was awarded

Spain, Francoist Dictatorship. A Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross, c.1960 Republic of version worn during 1943-45(Real y Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo). Instituted November 28th, 1814. (c. 1960s). A cased Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross Set, consisting of: 1. A breast star, constructed of gilded silver and blue, white, and green enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with ball finals along with triple rays of sun emanating from the center in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central round blue enameled medallion