Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive The French force outnumbered them

The French force outnumbered them 10 to 1

measuring 134 mm x 105 mm

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

remains better than extremely fine

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive The French force outnumbered them(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