Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Star, by Cejalvo consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and allied officers

and allied officers

on a routine reconnaissance patrol in a Sopwith Strutter (A1093)

the obverse formerly with white enameled arms

both with two intact push pin points

Royal Canadian Artillery at Victoria

Spain, II Republic. A Rare Order of the Republic, Grand Cross Star, by Cejalvo consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac and allied officers(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