Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Newly Listed Helen McDonald

Helen McDonald

residue evident on the obverse beside the centrepiece

reverse inscribed "ARMA DEI CARABINIERI REALI / 1814 1914 / NEI SECOLI FEDELE"

melon style body

and pinned with gilded bronze NSDAP-style German national eagles clutching wreathed swastikas above four oak leaves of identical construction

Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Newly Listed Helen McDonald(Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo). Instituted in 1937. 18 karat white and yellow gold, five red arrows crossed at centre with red banner inscription Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo, mounted to a black onyx cross, inclusive of loop 68. 7 mm (h) x 57. 9 mm (w), evidence of wear on gilding, very fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows was established on 1 October 1937 by Francisco Franco. It was given out as the highest award for military