Spain, Spanish State. An Order of Cisneros, Grand Cross Set, in Case

(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted March 8, 1944 by General Francisco Franco.  A Grand Cross Set, comprising a sash badge, a silver gilt and red enamelled Maltese cross with large ball finials, five silver gilt arrows in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a black enamelled bird with a yellow sun behind its head, the reverse plain with two large rivets, measures 52.89 mm (w) x 57.4 mm (h), weighs 29.84 grams, worn on a long full length sash, minor enamel imperfections, extremely fine condition.

The Breast Star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, featuring a Maltese cross with large ball finials, five silver gilt arrows in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a black enamelled bird with a yellow sun behind its head, the reverse offers a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, unmarked, measures 74.1 mm (w) x 74.5 mm (h), weighs 73.48 grams, enamel chip to the 12 o’clock arm, small flakes to black eagle, near extremely fine. 

Accompanied by a miniature boutonniere of the order, in silver gilt and enamels, extremely fine. 

Contained in its original case of issue, a hardshell brown leatherette exterior, the interior silk and a black velvet removable medal bed, lid marked Villaneuve y Laiseca JOYEROS Madrid, measures 140 mm (w) x 240 mm (l) x 45 mm (d), functioning hinge and clasp, light wear and scuffs to exterior, in near extremely fine condition.