Spain, Spanish State. A Silver Award Plate For A Gold Medal Of The City Of Jaén To Francisco Franco Auction HMCS Lanark

HMCS Lanark

illustrating a stylized spread-winged eagle with a circular shield on its chest inscribed "SKD"

ordered in October 1941 as part of the 1942-1943 building program

Black Grade (dated September 9

Spain, Spanish State. A Silver Award Plate For A Gold Medal Of The City Of Jaén To Francisco Franco Auction HMCS LanarkA rare presentation plate for the Gold Medal of the City of Jan, constructed of silver, the obverse bearing an engraved Jan coat of arms, situated above an engraved dedication to Francisco Franco in his capacity as Jefe de Estado (Head of State), set within an elaborate, raised rectangular border, the reverse retaining three of eight attachment prongs, the lower obverse edge stamped with a partially legible silver hallmark flanked by a five pointed