Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed II Class (in gilt plastic

II Class (in gilt plastic with red enamels

the Duke and Duchess were in the city of Calgary

some loss of gilt finish evident

constructed of red wool with a rigid buckram core and trimmed with blue piping

Instituted 1883 by Grand Duchess Luise

Spain, Fascist State. A Rare Fascist University Leader Pin, in Gold, c.1936 Newly Listed II Class (in gilt plasticIn 18K Gold, an eagle with carefully engraved feathers, a central white enamelled shield featuring a book with sun and arrows, reverse features a buttonhole fixture, measures 16. 9mm (w) x 23. 1 mm (h), weighs 5. 96 grams, enamels intact, a rare decoration in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original case, blue exterior with interior silk lid and blue velvet bed, measures 49. 1 mm (w) x 54. 0 mm (h) x 26. 0 mm (d), functional closure, wear