Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed constructed of red wool with

constructed of red wool with a rigid buckram core and trimmed with blue piping

a striking badge in extremely fine condition

some loss of gilt finish evident

the Duke and Duchess were in the city of Calgary

gold-coloured wash on the obverse

Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed constructed of red wool withIn 18K Gold, an eagle with carefully engraved feathers, a central white enamelled shield featuring a book with sun and arrows, reverse features a buttonhole fixture, measures 16. 9mm (w) x 23. 1 mm (h), weighs 5. 96 grams, enamels intact, a rare decoration in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original case, blue exterior with interior silk lid and blue velvet bed, measures 49. 1 mm (w) x 54. 0 mm (h) x 26. 0 mm (d), functional closure, wear