(Auszeichnungen eines spanischen Freiwilligen der Blauen Division). A lot of awards to a Spanish Whermacht volunteer of the Blue Division, consisting of:
1. A medal bar featuring two decorations, including a 1939 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.04 mm (w) x 47.41 mm (h), demonstrating minor scratching to the core, in near extremely fine condition, and; a Spanish Order of Military Merit, I Class Cross with Red Distinction, Crown, and Clasps, constructed of gilded bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Geneva Cross, the obverse with red enameled arms, bearing a central multi-coloured enameled medallion overlaid by the coats of arms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, the reverse missing its analogous medallion, the twelve o’clock arm topped by a crown suspension and loop with a period original ribbon retaining two clasps, unmarked, measuring 42.24 mm (w) x 59.70 mm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the enamels, in extremely fine condition; both suspended from a classic Spanish-style bronze bar with a horizontal pinback, unmarked measuring 70 mm in length, in extremely fine condition.
2. A Spanish Order of Military Merit, III Class Breast Star with White Distinction, constructed of gilded silver with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an eight-pointed starburst with pebbled arms, overlaid by a white enameled Geneva Cross bearing a central multi-coloured enameled medallion overlaid by the coats of arms of Castile, León, Aragon, and Navarre, topped by a gilded crown and bar, the quadrants bearing lions rampant and castle towers, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, flanked on each side by stabilizers, measuring 62.87 mm (w) x 62.72 mm (h), weighing 44.6 grams, demonstrating minor flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, in near extremely fine condition.