Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 GTRexclude a modification of the BE2c

a modification of the BE2c

the reverse bearing the Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms circumscribed with “Fideliter Et Constanter” (Faithful and Steadfast)

Then the Germans moved the disabled tank into a garden and used it against the other following American tanks

situated above gilded and enameled coats of arms of Germany

Spain, Franco Period. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Grand Cross, c.1940 GTRexclude a modification of the BE2c(Orden Civil de Alfonso X El Sabio). Established by General Francisco Franco on April 11, 1939. 1939 present issue. The badge of the order consisting of an enameled red four armed cross with opened Fleur de lis ends in silver gilt, with obverse centre featuring a figure of Alfonso X the Wise in multi colored enamels, superimposing on a enameled blue background, surrounded by the inscription ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON (Alfonso X the