Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of Embroidered in silvery and black

Embroidered in silvery and black threads

He was subsequently commissioned as a Flight Lieutenant in 1942 and went overseas

slight oxidation on pin

Hitler became the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and retained that position until his suicide on April 30

circumscribing the firm’s classic knight logo

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of Embroidered in silvery and black(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939 present issue. Of high quality manufacture, a rare and very impressive grand cross set of the Order constructed of Gold and real diamonds, the badge consisting of a finely enameled red four armed cross with opened Fleur de lis ends in 18kt Gold, with obverse centre featuring a hand made figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi colored enamels,