Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Auction Archive 31 “Spanish Orders of Chivalry

31 “Spanish Orders of Chivalry and Decorations of Honour” by Gillingham

the reverse maker marked “G3” for an unidentified maker

Footnote: John Joseph Tierney was born on November 2

the Sparrow joined Sir Home Popham’s squadron and participated in the subsequent destruction of numerous enemy fortifications including Bermeo

Germany, Der Stahlhelm. A Rare Wehrsportkreuz Auction Archive 31 “Spanish Orders of Chivalry(Wehrsportkreuz des Stahlhelm). Instituted 4 October 1930. A rare Stahlhelm Wehrsportkreuz, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a repeated point cross with ribbed and black enameled arms, with each quadrant transitioning to a crowned eagles head, the centre consisting of an additional white enameled repeated point cross, overlaid by a raised and silvered Stahlhelm insignia, the reverse with a central