marked on reverse “L/1x” (possibly L/13)
on original ribbon stain on reverse
on ivory-colored enameled background: " FÜR * KUNST * UND * WISSENSCHAFT " and is surrounded by a medallion ring set with 40 x 0
maker marked "F N & C" on the reverse
Germany, Wehrmacht. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade, With Swords United Republic of marked on reverse “L/1x” (possibly(Spanienkreuz in Bronze mit Schwertern). Constructed of bronze, consisting of a Maltese Cross, the obverse with pebbled arms and a central mobile swastika within dual rings, with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the hilt of each sword bearing a Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, with the tips of the eagles wings joining each arm, the reverse with a block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a rounded catch, unmarked, measuring