Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Archive a downward-pointing sword in his

a downward-pointing sword in his left hand

suspended from a traditional Spanish horizontal broach with pinback

and possibly with catch repair (hardly noticeable)

Gold swords and a hand-painted centrepiece

stickpin also near extremely fine

Spain, Franco Period. A Miniature Order Of Public Health, Grand Cross Star C.1950 Archive a downward-pointing sword in his(Order al Mrito Sanitario). Instituted in 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Issued 1943 1975. In silver gilt, a miniature ball tipped Maltese Cross in white enamels, displaying multiple gilded rays in each quadrant, the obverse superposed by an enameled period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO (to Health Merit), the reverse with button for attachment, measuring 20. 70 mm (w) x 23. 10 mm (h),