Germany, Third Reich. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade, c.1939

(Spanienkreuz in Silber ohne Schwerter). A silvervaulted Malese cross with early Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross - manufactured with swords that were removed; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse plain, with a slender banjo vertical pinback, and a functional hinge/catch assembly; an unmarked example; measuring 54.30 mm (w) x 54.31 mm (h); weighing 24.7 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

Footnote: With a total of 327 of this Spanish Cross in Silver without Swords awarded.