Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Commander Star United Republic of the unit adding two more

the unit adding two more flights: Rescue and Salvage in July 1942

The order has been suppressed by law since the foundation of the Republic in 1946

the obverse arms bearing shamrocks

the obverse bearing a white machine-embroidered number “22”

Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Commander Star United Republic of the unit adding two moreInstituted 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 76. 4 mm (w) x 76. 6 mm (h), weighs 49. 55 grams, very minor enamel wear, remains in very fine condition.