Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold outside lid embossed with “25”

outside lid embossed with “25” and a semi-circular wreath

He had no real estate to inherit

This company was better known for making various parts for guns and rifles

Crooks served in the Portuguese and Spanish campaigns under Sir John Moore from August 1808 to January 1809

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold outside lid embossed with “25”(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern). A silver Maltese cross (marked 835), vaulted, with swords and Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse marked "835" (for silver content), with a vertical banjo style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 54. 0 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h); weighing 33. 1 grams; slightly worn, with nice dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: With a