Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, Dedicated Star With Gold, C.1939 certificate_of_authenticity A second war German Kriegsverdienstkreuz

A second war German Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2

It would bring tears to his eyes years then and years later

8mm(width) x 35

Second Class - Neck badge in silver gilt and enamels

As part of the Operation Citadel

Spain, Franco Period. A War Cross, Dedicated Star With Gold, C.1939 certificate_of_authenticity A second war German KriegsverdienstkreuzConstructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse with an eight pointed silver star, with central medallion in bronze gilt depicting a red, white and blue enamelled Spanish coat of arms, with blue enamelled border depicting the inscription AL MRIOT EN CAMPAA (FOR MERIT IN CAMPAIGN), surrounded by a gilded cross, crossed swords, and a laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting