Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature Hold with two shiny copper-brownish strips

with two shiny copper-brownish strips sewn on each top and bottom

In 1940 he received command of the 6th Mountain Division and let it in the attack on France

in the Chitral Relief Force under Sir Robert Low in 1895 (medal with clasp)

brooch pinback and clasps having separated from the medal)

where he served in

Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature Hold with two shiny copper-brownish stripsIn bronze with red, white and black enamels, illustrating the Falange insignia in the centre surrounded by a chain forming three sides, the links broken at either end symbolizing freedom, on a white cross base, measuring 19. 5 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h), maker marked "GICAR S. L. BARCELONA" on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The cross was issued to those who suffered captivity due to their Falange beliefs.