Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 11 mm (w) x 65

11 mm (w) x 65

near very fine condition with the majority of silver wash well preserved

the obverse bearing a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a partially enameled crown

while the visor and sweatband have dried and cracked with age

Spain, Spanish State. An Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, Grand Cross Sash and Badge, c. 1940 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 11 mm (w) x 65(Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo). Instituted in 1937. 18 karat white and yellow gold, five red arrows crossed at centre with red banner inscription Caesaris Caesari Dei Deo, mounted to a black onyx cross, inclusive of loop 68. 7 mm (h) x 57. 9 mm (w), evidence of wear on gilding, very fine condition. Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows was established on 1 October 1937 by Francisco Franco. It was given out as the highest award for military