Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Republic of 142 mm x 218 mm

142 mm x 218 mm

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28mm(height)

Measuring 209x227mm

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Republic of 142 mm x 218 mmIn 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