Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Auction The scabbard measures 280 mm

The scabbard measures 280 mm in total length

Each shoulder features an integrated loop and magnetic metal button for the accommodation of shoulder straps

died from illness

Footnote: Thomas John Towers accepted the position of veterinary surgeon in the 13th Light Dragoons on May 6

each arm having been hand filed

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942) Auction The scabbard measures 280 mm(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, with a single pair of faceted rays between each star