Spain, Fascist State. A Cross Of Aeronautical Merit With Red Distinction, Ii Class Star, C.1950 Auction An Iron Cross Second Class

An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 by KO - A fine cross with silver frame and iron core (magnetic)

The cover shows the handwritten word “Skizzenbuch” (sketch book)

the group observed a German convoy of fifteen vehicles approaching and set up an ambush

23 mm x 38

(Freistaat Hessen): In brass

Spain, Fascist State. A Cross Of Aeronautical Merit With Red Distinction, Ii Class Star, C.1950 Auction An Iron Cross Second ClassSpain; Franco Period; (1938 1975 Issue) In bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamelled insignias, mounted a silvered bronze eight pointed star base, unmarked, 62. 8 mm x 62. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Aeronautical Merit was instituted in 1949, to reward contributions to Spanish aviation and may be awarded to both military and civilians, and to Spanish and foreign citizens.