Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction 1896 in Norwich

1896 in Norwich

BROOKS B159353"

and with (rare) outer cartonage

Alongside the 1st Life Guards

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction 1896 in NorwichIn silver gilt, an eight point star with smooth rays, with a large detailed enamelled centrepiece, blue enamelled inscription surrounding the centrepiece reading "Instituto de Cultura Hispanica" (Institute for Hispanic Culture), surmounted by the Franco crown with touches of red and green enamels in the crown's base, the reverse is numbered 73 with a vertical pin and dual stays, measures 90. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h), enamels intact, pin and hinge