Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed suffering from measles

suffering from measles

which had left the Congo in April 1897 and began the trek east

suspended by original breast ribbon with typical Spanish horizontal hanger with pinback

Accompanied by a buttonhole rosette of blue and red ribbon

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed suffering from measlesInstituted 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