Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Spanish Cross with Swords, Silver Grade, by Petz & Lorenz Republic of and Bau-Ersatz-Bataillon 28

and Bau-Ersatz-Bataillon 28

his condition "improved" by the 16th

so his parents are asked to give the award to him instead

the ends pinned together at the right rear

the obverse bearing a central raised sword overlaid by shields bearing Heer and Falange insignia

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Rare Spanish Cross with Swords, Silver Grade, by Petz & Lorenz Republic of and Bau-Ersatz-Bataillon 28(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern). Constructed of silvered tombak, consisting of a vaulted Maltese Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse with pebbled arms joined through the quadrants by droptail style Luftwaffe eagles clutching mobile swastikas, bearing a central raised mobile swastika, overlaying a pebbled field and situated within dual circular rings, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a