Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 GTRexclude consisting of a Maltese Cross

consisting of a Maltese Cross with pebbled arms

the reverse bearing the Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with “Fideliter Et Constanter” (Faithful and Steadfast)

he stated the following: (i) that someone was always being beaten while the Japanese Army were in charge of the Prisoners of War

circa 1910 period manufacture

Then the Germans moved the disabled tank into a garden and used it against the other following American tanks

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 GTRexclude consisting of a Maltese Cross(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