Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude 101 other ranks under the

101 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel S

measuring 61 mm x 12 mm

Footnote: The Medal for Your Freedom and Ours was issued in 1956 and was awarded to all former members of the XIII International Brigade who fought in Spain on the Republican side during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939

where he was treated for the next month before being discharged to duty on October 11th

His actions were an outstanding example of heroism and untiring devotion to duty

Spain, Franco’s Period. A Miniature Order Of Health, Grand Cross Star, C.1950 GTRexclude 101 other ranks under the(Orden Civil de Sanidad). Instituted 1943 by General Francisco Franco. Francos period issue. In silver gilt, a ball tipped enameled white Maltese Cross, featuring beaded gilt field in each quadrant, with central medallion depicting an enameled red time of period Spanish coat of arms, surrounded by the engraved inscription AL MERITO SANITARIO (To Sanitary Merit), reverse with buttonhole for attachment, measuring 21. 39 (w) x 21. 25 mm (h), presenting