Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Breast Star GTRexclude measuring 31 mm (w) x

measuring 31 mm (w) x 63

father’s grandparents were Don Maurice Lurigut and Doña Katherin McLarthy Fee

A silver gilt Byzantine cross with broad ends

affording optional ear and neck protection to the wearer

Spain, Spanish State. A War Cross Breast Star GTRexclude measuring 31 mm (w) xConstructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the