The blade sits securely within the gilded bronze upper crossguard
along with extensive surface rust on the exterior
with original signature at the bottom
the obverse bearing a central white enameled medallin overlaid by a gilded rightward-facing profile of Duke Albert III
7mm (h – inclusive of ring)
Spain, Fascist State. An Order of Cisneros, Miniature Breast Star in Gold and Diamonds visually-hidden The blade sits securely withinIn Gold and enamels, a red enameled Maltese cross with diamond ball finials, the obverse bearing a black enameled eagle with arrows in each quadrant, the reverse with a buttonhole fixture, measures 24. 3 mm (h) x 23. 9 mm (w), weighs 6. 46 grams, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Cisneros was established by Francisco Franco on 8 March 1944. The order was modified in 1976 to only reward politicians for merit, and was later modified again on 15