Spain, Franco. An Order Of Cisneros, Knight, C.1950

(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted by General Francisco Franco on March 8, 1944. A ball-tipped enameled red Maltese Cross in bronze gilt, the quadrants are embellished by gilded symbols of the arrows, obverse centre depicting a surmounted enameled balck period eagle, plain reverse, measuring 49.10 mm (w) x 55.48 mm (h - inclusive of integral ball), suspended by original chest ribbon with typical bar and pinback, light contact, the bar on the ribbon is rusted, otherwise extremely good condition

Footnote: The Order of Cisneros was instituted by General Francisco Franco on March 8, 1944. It was created after the end of the Spanish Civil War to reward those who served to Franco during the war, and who collaborated on the establishment of the new government.