Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Africa, Grand Cross Badge, c. 1955 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse consisting of a

the obverse consisting of a first-pattern oval laurel leaf wreath with edges cut out

demonstrating moderate surface oxidation throughout

(Armbinder)

the ends of the ribbon sewn in place on the underside of the opening

the second President of the Italian Republic

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Africa, Grand Cross Badge, c. 1955 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse consisting of a(Orden Civil de frica). Instituted on October 26th, 1933. Type II (1950 1977). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a circular badge, the obverse with a central gilded Spanish Coat of Arms with green enameled plants tied together at the base via a red enameled ribbon, on a loop for suspension from its period original sash ribbon, unmarked, measuring 38. 8 mm in diameter, in better than extremely fine condition.