Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed there is a steel-framed cradle

there is a steel-framed cradle supporting a blackened canvas liner with underlying burlap support and leather backer

including a Knight First Class of the Order of the Iron Crown (with War Decoration and Swords)

constructed of multiple panels of red and white cotton/rayon blended cloth

1942 and by January 24th

on January 2

Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed there is a steel-framed cradleInstituted 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