Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 Auction In bronze gilt Maltese Cross

In bronze gilt Maltese Cross with blue enameling and white borders

maker marked on reverse “G

4th Infantry Division Patch (two-colour embroidery

shield shaped

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 Auction In bronze gilt Maltese Cross(Real y Militar Orden de Alcntara). Instituted in 1176 by Ferdinand II, King of Leon and Galicia. WWII period issue. A very rare rounded Knights badge in silver gilt, with obverse centre displaying an embossed enameled green Mary Cross, with plain reverse, measuring 31. 31 mm (w) x 34. 77 mm (h inclusive of integral ball), with lost of gilt and minor fade green enamels, suspending of original breast ribbon, very fine. Footnote: One of the oldest