Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction Archive 159 Squadron was awarded the

159 Squadron was awarded the Distinguished Service Order

constructed of silvery-gray machine embroidery

as well as a Medal of Honor posthumously

maker marked ""DRAGO PARIS"" and marked ""DÉPOSÉ"" (Deposit) on the reverse

83mm wing span

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Cisneros, Grand Cross, C.1950 Auction Archive 159 Squadron was awarded the(Orden de Cisneros). Instituted 1944 by General Francisco Franco. 1944 1977 issued. In bronze gilt, an early sash badge consisting of a red enameled four armed Point Cross with ball finials, featuring crossed arrows in each quadrant also in bronze gilt, with obverse center depicting a typical of time period enameled black eagle, with plain reverse, measuring 53. 69 mm (w) x 59. 57 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), on period sash, very fine.