Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade With Swords Newly Listed (1869-1913 issue)

(1869-1913 issue)

where he was assigned to 418 Squadron until May 1944

Photo is marked with the photo studio name

Footnote: This buckle came from the personal collection of John R

03mm (w) x 39

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade With Swords Newly Listed (1869-1913 issue)(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