Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction ultramarine blue and steel blue

ultramarine blue and steel blue embroidery

measuring 203x280mm

the pinback maker marked "BALFOUR" and marked "PAT APLD FOR" (patent applied for)

very fine quality manufacture and rare

glue residue on the ribbon from previous board mounting

Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction ultramarine blue and steel blueConstructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the