Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Commander Hold (Armbinde)

(Armbinde)

the reverse identical to the obverse

California aboard the President Jackson-class attack transport USS President Monroe (AP-104)

the Medal for Public Welfare with its original ribbon and green oxidation evident on both sides

Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Commander Hold (Armbinde)(Orden de la Repblica Espaola). Instituted in 1932. A Commander badge which features an eight armed cross with red enamelled arms, with a green enamelled wreath weaving under and over alternating arms, the obverse features the bust of the republic on a white enamel ring, surrounded by a white enamel ring with a thin radiating pattern, the reverse of the collar badge is plain, surmounted by a dual faced mural crown, measures 50. 42 mm (w) 65. 23 mm (h