{"product_id":"spain-fascist-state-an-imperial-order-of-the-yoke-and-arrows-commander-in-gold-and-diamonds-to-emilio-anton-crespo-c1945-eu24665","title":"Spain, Fascist State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Commander in Gold and Diamonds, to Emilio Anton Crespo, c.1945","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Orden Imperial del Yugo y las Flechas). Instituted January 27, 1943. A beautiful decoration, comprised of 18 K gold, with black onyx arms forming a cross pattee superimposed over a circular wreath, the obverse centre bearing the yoke and bundle of arrows motif in red enamel with the tip and fletching set with 6 genuine diamonds, with a central red enamel scroll inscribed “ARRIBA ESPAÑA,” the reverse plain gilt with visible rivet construction, suspended from diamond encrusted suspension, measures 59.9 mm (w) x 84.2 mm (h), weighs 33.22 grams, worn on a red and black striped ribbon, exhibiting light wear to gold, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA miniature of the Order, in 18K Gold, diamonds and enamels, with a boutonniere reverse, measures 22 mm (w) x 21.9, weighs 6.46 grams, light wear, extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContained in original case of issue, a wooden exterior  with silvered plaque on the lid inscribed LA ORGANIZACION SINDICAL AGRARIA BURGALESA AL CAMARADA EMILIO ANTON CRESPO., the interior in black silk with Villanueva Laiseca JOYEROS Madrid, with a black velvet medal bed with ribbon storage compartment below, and a small metal ring inserted into the bottom right corner to secure the miniature, measures 120 mm (w) x 160 mm (h) x 50 mm (d), back panel of the case is separated from the lid and hinge is slightly loose, clasp is functional, notable wear and scratches to the exterior, very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: In 1945, Emilio Antón Crespo was a prominent official within the Spanish Vertical Syndicate under the Franco regime, serving as the Provincial Secretary of Syndicates in Burgos. During this period of intense autarky and agricultural hardship, his work focused on the state-controlled organization of rural labor through the Hermandades Sindicales de Labradores y Ganaderos (Farmers' and Ranchers' Syndical Brotherhoods). He was instrumental in managing social welfare programs and housing projects for the rural poor, even having an \"ultra-cheap\" housing development in Burgos named after him. His leadership in these provincial agricultural structures eventually propelled him to the national stage, where he became the Secretary of the National Service of the Hermandades, a role that earned him the Order of Agricultural Merit for his influence on Spain's mid-century rural policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49830163677461,"sku":"EU24665","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24665_5.jpg?v=1775081956","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/spain-fascist-state-an-imperial-order-of-the-yoke-and-arrows-commander-in-gold-and-diamonds-to-emilio-anton-crespo-c1945-eu24665","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}