Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed 1942 and by January 24th

1942 and by January 24th

at the invitation of Bishop Bourget

The cuff of each sleeve features a hidden vertical slit fastening closed with a pressed card stock button meeting two reinforced buttonholes for an adjustable fit

usually at the expense of civilians

on January 2

Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed 1942 and by January 24thInstituted September 3, 1947. In silver gilt and enamels, a white enamelled cross pattee with laurel and oak leaf segments in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring Spanish insignia surrounded by a red ring inscribed REPUBLICA ESPANOLA, reverse medallion features four Spanish flags surrounded by a red ring inscribed PATRIA LIBERTAD REPUBLICA, measures 40. 1 mm (w) x 50. 7 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with dual prongs, enamels intact, a very