Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Alfonso X The Wise, Commander, C.1950 Auction reverse illustrating a five-sided star

reverse illustrating a five-sided star over crossed rifle and hammer

Born in 1895 to Prussian nobles

George III’s reign

the obverse consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece

with period worn ribbon and pin

Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Alfonso X The Wise, Commander, C.1950 Auction reverse illustrating a five-sided star(Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio). Instituted in 1939. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, blue and black enamels, unmarked, measuring 57. 2 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, with suspension loop, intact enamels, on a replacement full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise is a Spanish civil order established in 1939, recognizing activities in