Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction were both killed by bullets

were both killed by bullets

the pinback maker marked "BALFOUR" and marked "PAT APLD FOR" (patent applied for)

glue residue on the ribbon from previous board mounting

the obverse bears a white and blue enameled Saltire cross with an ovular center inscribed AL MERITO CIVIL

Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Star, Rare German-Made Example Auction were both killed by bulletsConstructed of silver with gilt and multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the