Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order Of Alfonso Xii, Grand Cross C.1940 Hold dated September 24

dated September 24

nine months service as a Sergeant with the 11th Battery

the shoulders are enhanced with shoulder straps indicative of the rank of Leutnant (Lieutenant)

He was also awarded an Honorary Degree from McGill University

being wrinkled towards the rear of the cap

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order Of Alfonso Xii, Grand Cross C.1940 Hold dated September 24(Orden Civil de Alfonso XII). Instituted 1902. Issued 1902 1988. A four armed enameled purple cross in silver gilt, with three enameled purple rays in each quadrant, obverse centre with superposed hand chiseled silver eagle surrounded by Latin inscription AXII ALTIORA PETO (I Aspire to the Highest) in silver lettering, also surrounded a palm branch and a green enameled laurel branch, with a red enameled Alfonsos XII crown on the 12 oclock arm, and