Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed at the invitation of Bishop

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

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

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

Spain, Republic. A Civil Order of the Liberation of Spain, Knight Newly Listed at the invitation of BishopInstituted 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