Description
Order of Zahringen Lion
" said Fred Ritchie
obverse illustrating the United Spanish War Veterans insignia backed by emanating rays
In the 41 years that Gardiner was active in the Society
at the age of 91
Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature GTRexclude Order of Zahringen Lion(Cruze de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Fullsize: three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 60. 7 mm (h), vertical