Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 United Republic of in gilt bronze with red

in gilt bronze with red and white enamels

and two oak twigs on the bottom half that are tied together with a ribbon

he was discharged from hospital

has a strong leather bandwith a strong structure

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 United Republic of in gilt bronze with red(Real y Militar Orden de Alcntara). Instituted in 1176 by Ferdinand II, King of Leon and Galicia. WWII period issue. A very rare rounded Knights badge in silver gilt, with obverse centre displaying an embossed enameled green Mary Cross, with plain reverse, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 34. 77 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), with lost of gilt and minor fade green enamels, suspending of original breast ribbon, very fine. Footnote: One of the oldest