Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel Republic of an Iron Cross 1st Class

an Iron Cross 1st Class

APRIL 1928

blackened shoulder belt plate with red enameled Maltese Cross

45 mm (w) x 42

Apparent material fatigue due to age and wear

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel Republic of an Iron Cross 1st ClassConstructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the