Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 Auction For twenty-four hours straight the

For twenty-four hours straight the crew manned the pumps and attempted to contain the fire

In bronze gilt Maltese Cross with blue enameling and white borders

maker marked on reverse “G

Order of Merit with Miniature Grand Cross - Third Class Breast badge in silver and enamels

shield shaped

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 Auction For twenty-four hours straight the(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