Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Auction Gesch 3” on back

Gesch 3” on back

(1863-1918 issue)

on a horizontally pierced loop for suspension from a correct replacement ribbon

the reverse maker marked “EDIZ

the twelve o’clock arm topped by a bar accommodating a suspension loop which retains a period original neck ribbon

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Auction Gesch 3” on backInstituted April 11, 1939. A beautiful star in silver gilt and enamels, presenting a shamrock cross with red arms, the central medallion features Alfonso X on a blue enamel field, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON, the reverse features a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 79. 6 mm (w) x 79 mm (h), weighs 62. 72 grams, enamels intact, flake in the blue enamel, remains in very fine