Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac s Stars 1882-91

s Stars 1882-91

as he was posted to the Canadian Army in the Far East

marker marked with stylized "A" (for Assmann & Söhne Lüdenscheid)

His factory was located in West Chelmsford

An additional number of “4081” is stamped on the interior of the shell

Spain, Francoist Era. A Naval Officer's Sword, by Artillery Factory of Toledo, c.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac s Stars 1882-91This sword features a nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a semi sharp tip and designed with a dull cutting edge. Both sides of the blade have a fuller running its full length, the obverse inscribed "MARINA ESPANOLA" (Spanish Navy) along with bearing an ornate design that flanks an image of a fouled anchor surmounted by the Franco crown on both sides, the reverse bearing the Spanish coat of arms flanked by an ornate design on both sides, the