Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 Auction Archive The numbers “5 2 4

The numbers “5 2 4 5 6” are stamped on the inside right breast

the knife measures 257 mm with the scabbard on

Persons who are residents of foreign countries may be elected as corresponding members

Underneath the latter inscription

glue residue evident at the centre junction of the second row on the obverse

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 Auction Archive The numbers “5 2 4(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939 present issue. The badge of the order consisting of an enameled red four armed cross with opened Fleur de lis ends in silver gilt, with obverse centre featuring a figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi colored enamels, superimposing on a enameled blue background, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the