Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Star, by Cejalvo Republic of 44mm (64mm including wreath suspension)

44mm (64mm including wreath suspension)

the eagle flanked by a date of “1944” and topped by an inscription of “GAUSIEGER”

touches of red embroidery for the two eyes and tongue of the lion

rough around points of soldering

the obverse depicting the “World in a Wreath” emblem of the United Nations

Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Star, by Cejalvo Republic of 44mm (64mm including wreath suspension)(Orden de la Repblica Espaola). Instituted in 1932. A silver eight point star with clusters of smooth rays with beaded outlines, the obverse medallion in multicoloured enamels, featuring a eight armed red enamelled Maltese star with a green enamelled wreath weaving under and over arms, the center presents the bust of the republic on dual white discs, the reverse is plain with a vertical pin flanked by dual stays, marked near the hinge with an M55 mark