Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive while the others

while the others

indicating silver and manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück

and was paid a Yeomanry Gratuity of five pounds on July 21

three photos illustrate a pair of soldiers

1893 and was awarded for military services in the colonies

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive while the others(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Instituted April 11 1939 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross shamrock cross, the obverse presents a central blue medallion with a superimposed figure of Alfonso X the Wise, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alphonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), the reverse presents a single pin and dual stays, measures 80mm (w) x 79. 4mm (h), weighs 56. 0