A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Auction Archive Badge in solid silver

Badge in solid silver

Undated but likely early 30s manufacture

he was admitted and transferred to Casulty Clearing Station with a "septic throat"

which entitled him to wear this badge

the two ends of which are tied together

A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Auction Archive Badge in solid silverA Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Multi piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 64 mm x 64. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.