Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Auction Navy and Air Force

Navy and Air Force

Air Force Service Cap Badge

Footnote: Thomas John Towers accepted the position of veterinary surgeon in the 13th Light Dragoons on May 6

each arm having been hand filed

Each shoulder features an integrated loop and magnetic metal button for the accommodation of shoulder straps

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Auction Navy and Air Force(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, with a single pair of faceted rays between each star