A Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive the 52nd (New Ontario) Battalion

the 52nd (New Ontario) Battalion

although his Medical History of an Invalid indicates that it was March 13

the Training Establishment at Devonport

While on patrol duty

A Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive the 52nd (New Ontario) BattalionA Franco Era Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Multi piece construction, silver gilt cross and enamels, 61 mm x 62 mm, intact enamels, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Madrid maker marked on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case also near extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina)