This vintage mid-to-late 20th-century decorative wall plaque features a striking Toledo-style heraldic design, capturing the romanticized spirit of Spanish Conquistadors and medieval knights. Crafted from a lightweight, stamped sheet metal with an antiqued bronze-and-pewter finish, the central relief showcases a classic knight's close helmet, a shield emblazoned with a prominent Cross of Calatrava (or Cross of Caravaca variant), a crossed halberd, and a battle axe. This metal assemblage is mounted to a lightweight shield-shaped wooden backing overlaid with a stylized, antiqued reproduction of an early global maritime map. The item is in good vintage condition, exhibiting minor surface wear, light scuffing on the wooden edges, and a gentle patina on the metal elements consistent with age, all of which enhance its historic aesthetic.

Dimensions: 36 cm (h) x 32.5 cm (w)