The crossguard transitions into a handle with a curved pommel working in tandem with the crossguard to facilitate a secure grip
topped by Georgian Crown
the reverse bears a crowned “A III” cipher encompassed by a border inscribed with “DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN” (PROTECT THE BEST)
the obverse consisting of an exceptionally detailed German national eagle in mid-flight
with minor loss of paint evident
Spain, Franco Period. An Order Of Alfonso X, Grand Cross Star, C.1945 Archive The crossguard transitions into a(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