A Third Reich Period German Bronze Grade Spanish Cross certificate_of_authenticity the formation of seventeen aircraft

the formation of seventeen aircraft (an eighteenth aircraft having been forced to abort the mission)

33mm x 36mm

The object is a former infantry lieutenant on leave

Kaiserslautern) on the reverse

A Third Reich Period German Bronze Grade Spanish Cross certificate_of_authenticity the formation of seventeen aircraftA fine quality bronze grade Spanish Cross; maltese cross manufactured in bronze with the eagles applied separately between the arms of the cross; the arms of the cross slightly pebbled, with a mobile swastika centrally, surrounded by two rings; vaulted; vertical slender banjo style pinback; barrel hinge; slightly rounded catch; measuring 55. 32 mm x 56. 05 mm; a worn example in better than very fine condition.