Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order Of Alfonso X The Wise, Commander C.1950 Hold with enameled white reverse centre

with enameled white reverse centre depicting the golden letters MM (Mérito Militar/Military Merit)

measuring 56 mm (w) x 46

a very nice and well-made ring

1944 in blue ink (slightly faded)

2 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order Of Alfonso X The Wise, Commander C.1950 Hold with enameled white reverse centre(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Instituted on April 11, 1939 by Francisco Franco. 1939 1975 issue. An enameled red four armed cross with trefoil ended in silver gilt, obverse centre superposing by a front facing crowned figure of Alfonso X the Wise with typically enameled red and white clothing, holding an eagle and an orb with above crown in each arm, on a blue enamelling background, surrounded by an enameled white border inscribed ALFONSO X EL