A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive The RCN complement was approximately

The RCN complement was approximately four to six operators

reverse inscribed "DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN 1892" inside a closed leafed wreath

having a semi-sharp tip

The underside of the reinforced visor in brown leather

A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive The RCN complement was approximatelyA Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Multi piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 64 mm x 64. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.