Germany. A Spanish Cross, In Bronze, With Swords, By Berg & Nolte Of Lüdenscheid United Republic of on black (Panzer) wool backer

on black (Panzer) wool backer

with period replacement catch and custom made name plate engraved Käle Brückner

marked "S"

These boards have been examined by several specialists and it remains unclear as to their exact origins

Germany. A Spanish Cross, In Bronze, With Swords, By Berg & Nolte Of Lüdenscheid United Republic of on black (Panzer) wool backerc. 1939. (Spanienkreuz in Bronze mit Schwertern). A bronze vaulted Maltese cross with Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse plain, with a slender vertical banjo style pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; maker marked B&N, L for Berg & Nolte, Ldenscheid on the reverse; measuring 57. 15 mm (w) x 57. 16 mm (h); weighing 39. 0 grams; in overall extremely fine condition.