Spain, Spanish State. Spanish War Cross Star and A Blue Division Medal Auction For a nearly identical cross

For a nearly identical cross

Wrapped around the handle is a period original Officer’s portepee

affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross

bordered in white

measuring 61 mm (w) x 63

Spain, Spanish State. Spanish War Cross Star and A Blue Division Medal Auction For a nearly identical cross1. (Al Merito en Campana). Instituted in 1938. Eight pointed star in silver with blue, white, and red enamel pieces, centrepiece shows the symbols of Leon and Castile surrounded by ring in blue enamel with the inscription AL MRITO EN CAMPAA, vertical pinback, 61. 7 mm, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted in 1938 and awarded in recognition of battlefield bravery. 2. Instituted in 1944. In bronze, obverse shows German Army