A Third Reich Period German Bronze Grade Spanish Cross Auction most of the bronze wash

most of the bronze wash gone

A textbook example of a RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) Unit 305 sleeve insignia

the son of George Brownly Kirkpatrick and Mary Frances Kirkpatrick (nee Morris)

one crown)

scattered gilt wear on the centrepiece

A Third Reich Period German Bronze Grade Spanish Cross Auction most of the bronze washA 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.