Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 United Republic of with a plane flying over

with a plane flying over the bow of the ship

and two oak twigs on the bottom half that are tied together with a ribbon

metallurgical firm Thyssen

dabs of brown paint evident on the exterior and on the underside skirt at the front

in gilt bronze with red and white enamels

Spain, Kingdom. A Royal And Military Order Of Alcantara, Knight C.1940 United Republic of with a plane flying over(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