Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction 1943 he was appointed commander

1943 he was appointed commander of the 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer

Silver Cross of Merit (two-piece construction

dated 6 February 1936

and with (rare) outer cartonage

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction 1943 he was appointed commanderIn silver gilt, an eight point star with smooth rays, with a large detailed enamelled centrepiece, blue enamelled inscription surrounding the centrepiece reading "Instituto de Cultura Hispanica" (Institute for Hispanic Culture), surmounted by the Franco crown with touches of red and green enamels in the crown's base, the reverse is numbered 73 with a vertical pin and dual stays, measures 90. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h), enamels intact, pin and hinge