G3852.)CASED SPANISH CIVIL WAR 'WAR CROSS': valor/bravery cross first instituted in 1938. 38mm wide gold frosted pendent with separately applied blue textured center. Has crown and cross swords (crown for Spanish royalty and swords for military merit). Reverse has frosted gold application and single rivet. Clean blue/white ribbon with typical Spanish wartime period pin-back clasp. Comes in hinged 3x5" red leather case with functioning spring button catch at front. Inside of case is lined with plush black velvet and upper interior lined with padded white satin. Printed with gold title 'Cruz de Guerra' (War Cross). Underside of case is printed with Madrid maker 'J.Jaz, Madrid'. Outside of lid gold embossed with the royal Spanish eagle shield. EXC++++