Spain, Fascist State. A Breast Star Of Institute Of Hispanic Culture, C. 1950 United Republic of the bottom edge and both

the bottom edge and both sides trimmed in a 20 mm wide strip in fine silvered wire in a repeating wavy pattern

the white felt of the medal bed exhibiting age discolouration

With the shortage of ferrous metal towards the end of 1940

The cap band is also flanked on each side by a pebbled aluminum button which secured in place a decorative chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

Spain, Fascist State. A Breast Star Of Institute Of Hispanic Culture, C. 1950 United Republic of the bottom edge and bothInstituted 1946. A silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion features the badge of the Institute of Hispanic Culture surrounded by a gothic style inscription reading Instituto De Cultura Hispanica on a dark blue enamel field, encircled by a green laurel wreath, the reverse presents a vertical pin with dual stays, the number 170 has been impressed on the reverse center, weighs 65. 2 grams, the rays have been cleaned,