Spain, Facist State. A Falange Army Badge Auction A cut-off pocket from a

A cut-off pocket from a Wehrmacht tunic

with two sliding loops bearing stylized lion’s heads

measuring 64 mm (w) x 21 mm (h)

The current Order was reconstituted in 1804 and recognised by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1805 as an ecumenical charitable Christian association and has undergone various schisms and enjoyed mixed fortunes since

residue in the recessed areas on the obverse

Spain, Facist State. A Falange Army Badge Auction A cut-off pocket from aThree piece construction, in bronze gilt and red, white and blue enamels, measuring 44 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), vertical pinback designed to be flanked by dual stays, one of which is intact, the other having been lost to time, scattered chipping evident in the blue enamels on the chequerboard shield, the remaining enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, very fine. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of the recipient wearing the badge on his right