Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold silvered tombac

silvered tombac

signing his Application for Enlistment at the Naval Recruiting Station as an Apprentice Seaman (2342774) in Buffalo

He had no real estate to inherit

as United States forces were retreating into Bataan

He died at the age of 28 and is buried in Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane) Cemetery

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold silvered tombac(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern). A silver Maltese cross (marked 835), vaulted, with swords and Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse marked "835" (for silver content), with a vertical banjo style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 54. 0 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h); weighing 33. 1 grams; slightly worn, with nice dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: With a