Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt

the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt Karlsruhe” in capital lettering

to Sub-Lieutenant on August 30

There is a partial brown rayon-blended interior liner

It is flanked by sets of dual ventilation holes reinforced with magnetic metal grommets

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt(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