Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive where herbicides were tested and

where herbicides were tested and stored outside of Vietnam

The cap measures 110 mm x 270 mm

the reverse bears a crowned “A III” cipher encompassed by a border inscribed with “DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN” (PROTECT THE BEST)

topped by Georgian Crown

the obverse consisting of an exceptionally detailed German national eagle in mid-flight

Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive where herbicides were tested and(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Instituted April 11 1939 by Francisco Franco. In silver gilt, a red enamelled cross shamrock cross, the obverse presents a central blue medallion with a superimposed figure of Alfonso X the Wise, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alphonso X the Wise, King of Castile and Leon), the reverse presents a single pin and dual stays, measures 80mm (w) x 79. 4mm (h), weighs 56. 0