Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 visually-hidden 44th (Manitoba) Battalion

44th (Manitoba) Battalion

A Canadian Special Service Medal - Cupro-nickel

after it was re-organized following the restructuring of the Republican Armed Forces in September 1936

except that it is dated to June 21

the obverse centerpiece features a crown with emanating hearts on a blue field

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, Red Lion Variant, c. 1940 visually-hidden 44th (Manitoba) BattalionConstructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed 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, with the lions executed in red enamel, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt