Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of Born 22 September 1906 in

Born 22 September 1906 in Suhl

We heard the ambush which killed him and half of his platoon

A fine quality second war silver grade wound badge

Footnote: Hans Schwathe (born: May 28

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise in Gold and Diamonds, Grand Cross, c.1940 United Republic of Born 22 September 1906 in(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939 present issue. Of high quality manufacture, a rare and very impressive grand cross set of the Order constructed of Gold and real diamonds, the badge consisting of a finely enameled red four armed cross with opened Fleur de lis ends in 18kt Gold, with obverse centre featuring a hand made figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi colored enamels,