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)

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

rough around points of soldering

a swastika above and a fasces below

seven of which are labeled

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