Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Auction on a horizontally pierced loop

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

displaying Slovak Coat of Arms just above the cross-guard

the reverse maker marked “EDIZ

(1863-1918 issue)

Age-appropriate oxidation is evident to the gold bullion wire features

Spain, Kingdom. An Order of Alfonso X The Wise, Grand Cross Star Auction on a horizontally pierced loopInstituted 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