Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel, c. 1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when he entered action at

when he entered action at the Battle of Manila in February 1945

French silver swan hallmark (punch mark for pieces made from silver

but there is no damage and no significant discolouration or staining on the outside fabric of the tunic

" He was later promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal with the 1st Infantry Battalion

who served in the 1st Company of the Kradschützen (motorcycle mounted infantryman) Battalion 3

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel, c. 1940 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac when he entered action atConstructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, with