Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Auction Archive SHAW 2 RRF)

SHAW 2 RRF)

which he achieved in February 1942 after his transfer to HMS Grebe in June 1941

reinforced backer separating from the front

Measuring 119x89mm

Signature on Post War Photo: Wolfgang Koltermann

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Isabella The Catholic, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 Auction Archive SHAW 2 RRF)(Orden de Isabel la Catlica). Instituted 1815 by King Ferdinand VII. Francos government issue. A miniature ball tipped enameled red Maltese Cross in silver gilt, featuring sets of multiple gilt rays in each quadrant, obverse exhibiting a handmade badge of the order surrounded by an enameled green and white laurel wreath, surmounting by an enameled Imperial crown, the reverse with buttonhole for attachment, hallmarked by a Spanish hallmark denoting