Spain, Fascist State. A Civil Order Of Health, Grand Cross Set Hold in hallmarked gold (Eagle's head)

in hallmarked gold (Eagle's head) and enamels

68 mm (w) x 87

His surname is misspelled in the S

and became the first ruler of a princely state to accede successfully

Spain, Fascist State. A Civil Order Of Health, Grand Cross Set Hold in hallmarked gold (Eagle's head)(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted July 27, 1943 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, three smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents Fascist state symbolism in enamels, surrounded by a red enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO, the reverse in blue enamels presents a white enamelled cross with a wreath and crown, the cross is surmounted by a half enamelled wreath, measures