Great Cross of the Order of the Imperial Yoke and Arrows. 60 mm wide. Made of solid gilt silver. There's a hit in the upper branch of the cross.The Imperial Order of the Yoke and Arrows, at first, Imperial Order of the Red Arrows, was a Spanish civil and military distinction, the highest ranking awarded during the Franco regime. Was active between 1937 and 1976 and was established in October 10th, 1937 , as it was included in a decree as "supreme honor of National Merit New State." This order was considered the highest award for outstanding service to the Spanish nation.