Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 Archive with the left flap bearing

with the left flap bearing a reinforced buttonhole and five machine-stitched darts

and metal loops at the waistline

Fabric interruption

Footnote: The Most Noble Order of the Garter was instituted on April 23

light wear and knocks to exterior

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 Archive with the left flap bearing(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,