Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Alfonso Xii, Grand Cross, By Marino Cejalvo Cruz Auction Archive pinned with bronze numerals “180”

pinned with bronze numerals “180”

with two hooks for the suspension of a drum

Signature on Post War Photo: Friedrich Rumplehardt

chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 3 o'clock on the reverse

The blade attaches to the 130 mm-long handle through the brass upper cross-guard which bears decorative anchors and designs

Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Alfonso Xii, Grand Cross, By Marino Cejalvo Cruz Auction Archive pinned with bronze numerals “180”(Orden Civil de Alfonso XII). Instituted May 23, 1902 by King Alfonso XIII. Of Spanish Manufacture, a grand cross composed of silver gilt, a four point star with clusters of smooth rays in each quadrant with an unusual red lacquered design representing the purple rays, the obverse centre features a superposed silver eagle on a gilded background, surrounded by Latin inscription AXII ALTIORAPETO in silver lettering, as well by a wreath of laurel and oak