Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction First Sergeant Gottfried Hug should

First Sergeant Gottfried Hug should have been issued with number 321

Silver Cross of Merit (two-piece construction

it consists of a black leather shell securely held together along the edges with heavy stitching

1896 in Norwich

contact wear to reverse

Spain, Franco Period. An Institute for Hispanic Culture Award, Breast Star with Case, c.1940 Auction First Sergeant Gottfried Hug shouldIn silver gilt, an eight point star with smooth rays, with a large detailed enamelled centrepiece, blue enamelled inscription surrounding the centrepiece reading "Instituto de Cultura Hispanica" (Institute for Hispanic Culture), surmounted by the Franco crown with touches of red and green enamels in the crown's base, the reverse is numbered 73 with a vertical pin and dual stays, measures 90. 9 mm (w) x 86. 4 mm (h), enamels intact, pin and hinge