Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Commander Star United Republic of 20th Infantry Battalion "1st Central

20th Infantry Battalion "1st Central Ontario Regiment" Cap Badge (in browning copper

in some instances substantial two-and-three-volume works - but one may have difficulty in finding these books today

WWII Edmonton Fusiliers Sweetheart Pin - Two-piece construction

Royal coat-of-arms in gold-coloured ink on the inside lid

the unit adding two more flights: Rescue and Salvage in July 1942

Spain, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise, Commander Star United Republic of 20th Infantry Battalion "1st CentralInstituted April 11, 1939. A beautiful star in silver gilt, and enamels, presenting a shamrock cross with red arms, the central medallion features Alfonso X on a blue enamel field, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed ALFONSO X EL SABIO REY DE CASTILLA Y LEON, the reverse features a single vertical pin flanked by dual stays, measures 76. 4 mm (w) x 76. 6 mm (h), weighs 49. 55 grams, very minor enamel wear, remains in very fine condition.