A Spanish Civil Order Of Beneficencia; 2Nd Class Commander Badge Auction Archive Shot Down 1943 over Croatia

Shot Down 1943 over Croatia

with central face being affixed to pebbled field by four flat tabs

the ends of the liner sewn together at the rear

killed one man and injured more than 200 others

A Spanish Civil Order Of Beneficencia; 2Nd Class Commander Badge Auction Archive Shot Down 1943 over CroatiaSpain: Four piece construction, silver gilt with red, white and black enamels, raised handpainted centrepiece, unmarked, 58. 5 mm x 66 mm, replacement ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "Villanueva y Laiseca JOYEROS Madrid" on the inside lid, exhibiting wear and scuffing on the exterior, case very fine.