Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade With Swords Auction mission ribbon and bar

mission ribbon and bar

measuring 62 mm (w) x 87 mm (h)

the reverse of the pinback stamped with a Präsidialkanzlei code of “20” for maker C

bottom of the shank cracked

The 13th and 16th Infantry regiments were commanded by Colonels Alfred C

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade With Swords Auction mission ribbon and bar(Spanienkreuz in Bronze mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by Luftwaffe eagles clutching mobile swastikas, set over top of a pair of crossed swords piercing the centre, with a central mobile swastika set within a pebbled ring, the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmaked, measuring 56. 53 mm (w) x 55. 86 mm