Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Newly Listed marked twice with Dutch silver

marked twice with Dutch silver hallmark since 1953 denoting fineness of 835

Helen McDonald

including accompanying Hitler on picnic trips

melon style body

and a ribbon banner inscribed "1885 IMAMAT 1945" below the crescent moon

Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Newly Listed marked twice with Dutch silver(Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo). Instituted in 1937. 18 karat white and yellow gold, five red arrows crossed at centre with red banner inscription Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo, mounted to a black onyx cross, inclusive of loop 68. 7 mm (h) x 57. 9 mm (w), evidence of wear on gilding, very fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows was established on 1 October 1937 by Francisco Franco. It was given out as the highest award for military