Spain, State. A Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross Set, c. 1945 Auction exhibiting overall surface wear and

exhibiting overall surface wear and rust

A textbook example of a “Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1

mounted on a full length of original sash ribbon

an aluminum chain attached to either ends of the gorget to be worn around the neck

the shield is surrounded by a green-enamelled wreath of laurel leaves

Spain, State. A Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross Set, c. 1945 Auction exhibiting overall surface wear and(Militar Orden de San Hermenegildo). Instituted November 28th, 1814. A Spanish Military Order of San Hermenegildo, Grand Cross Set, consisting of: 1. A Grand Cross Breast Star. Constructed of silver, gilded silver, and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a gilded Maltese Cross with ball finials, along with three multi faceted rays in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, obverse centre in silver gilt with a partially red enameled Imperial