Spain, Spanish State. A Civil Order of Health, Commander Republic of 52 mm x 59 mm

52 mm x 59 mm

5 mm (w) x 77 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

in interwoven gilded wire

2780 SEPOY KAIM KHAN

embossed with an early Reichswehr-style seal

Spain, Spanish State. A Civil Order of Health, Commander Republic of 52 mm x 59 mm(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted July 27, 1943. In bronze gilt and enamels, a white enamel cross with ball finials and three rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents Spanish insignia encircled by a red enamel ring inscribed AL MERITO SANITARIO, reverse presenting a blue enamel disc with Spanish insignia, surmounted by a partially green enamelled wreath, measures 45. 6 mm (w) x 67. 8 mm (h), worn on original neck ribbon, loss of gilt