Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, Officer Cross C.1943 Hold also designated as a "severely

also designated as a "severely sprained" left knee

This trend continued and three more Regiments were established during 1942

as well as on the Roll of the Queen's South Africa Medal

interwoven alternating bright silver bullion and bluish-grey embroidery

soiled from wear

Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, Officer Cross C.1943 Hold also designated as a "severely(Cruz de Guerra). Instituted 1937. Franco Period (1938 1975). Type II (1942 1975). An eight pointed faceted star in bronze, with superposed four armed cross in silver gilt featuring four crossed sword and a laurel wreath between the arms both in silver gilt, obverse center medallion also in silver gilt depicting a blue, red, and white enamelled Spanish Coat of Arms surrounded by the inscription Al Mrito en Campaa (For Campaign Merit), reverse with