Spanish Civil War medal "Grand Cross and Sash" Spain Order of Military Merit

[ray11]

I am interested in finding out how to clean the sash it arrived a little dirty and i wish to clean it but am afraid of the red washing into the white. Does anyone have suggestions? I do not want to destroy it. thanks in advance,Rayhttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-16073-0-16201400-1406331093.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2014/post-16073-0-74306600-1406331173.jpg

[Padelman]

I do not use to clean sashes but this is not a spanish civil war medal but an early Juan Carlos I era around 1980.

Best Regards.

[922F]

Is this all silk, rayon or......?? Professional dry cleaning usually works.

[ray11]

I do not use to clean sashes but this is not a spanish civil war medal but an early Juan Carlos I era around 1980.

Best Regards.

Hello,can you tell me where i can see that it is what you say? thanks,Ray

[Padelman]

Hi Ray;

You can see it in the crown of the medal.

Franco era crown was an open crown (imperial crown) and your medal has a close crown (royal crown) .

This tipical crown has been used by the spanish manufacturers from 1979 till end of 80s.

Best Regards.

Emilio

[Padelman]

Hi Ray;

You can see it in the crown of the medal.

Franco era crown was an open crown (imperial crown) and your medal has a close crown (royal crown) .

This tipical crown has been used by the spanish manufacturers from 1979 till end of 80s.

Best Regards.

Emilio

Hello,can you tell me where i can see that it is what you say? thanks,Ray

Hi Ray;

You can see it in the crown of the medal.

Franco era crown was an open crown (imperial crown) and your medal has a close crown (royal crown) .

This tipical crown has been used by the spanish manufacturers from 1979 till end of 80s.

Best Regards.

Emilio

[ray11]

Hi Ray;

You can see it in the crown of the medal.

Franco era crown was an open crown (imperial crown) and your medal has a close crown (royal crown) .

This tipical crown has been used by the spanish manufacturers from 1979 till end of 80s.

Best Regards.

Emilio

Hi,it may look like a closed crown in the photo but it is open believe me very open. Ray

[Padelman]

Hi,it may look like a closed crown in the photo but it is open believe me very open. Ray

Hi Ray; Sorry for my poor english. Images are a better explanation.

See the diference between the two crowns. The red medal with a tipical Franco era crown (1938-1977) and the white one, same as yours with a King Juan Carlos I first era crown (1979 - 1989).

Regards.

Emilio

[ray11]

Hi Ray; Sorry for my poor english. Images are a better explanation.

See the diference between the two crowns. The red medal with a tipical Franco era crown (1938-1977) and the white one, same as yours with a King Juan Carlos I first era crown (1979 - 1989).

Regards.

Emilio

Ok,wow i did not realize ,so the guy who sold me this either does not know what he is doing or he is untruthful-nice word.what do you think as i told him it was wrong and he got all bent out of shape and insisted it was right.best,Ray

[Padelman]

Hi Ray;

I have been collecting spanish military medals for the last 25 years so I really know very well what I am talking about.

If the seller is spanish he probably know what he was selling to you. If he is a foreign seller probably he doesnt know the difference.

The difference is big on price. The one you have is around 100-125 Euros, the one made after the spanish Civil War on Franco Era is the doble.

Regards.

Emilio

[ray11]

Emilio,I owe you a dept of gratitude or at least a beer. The person who sold me this medal insisted it was right until i went to ebay with proof then it was send it back return money. I really hope i run into you someday so i can pay you that beer or whatever. Again this forum is tops and of corse the people in it thank you. Best,Ray

[Padelman]

Hi Ray;

It is a big pleasure for me to help you or other collectors.

If you have any query in the future please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best Regards.

Emilio

[ray11]

I am glad you are back as i thought you might be upset with me and i guess i would not blame you as i guess i used you for my own gain and for that i am sorry. Best,Ray