24th Apr, 2025 19:00
Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction
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THIRD REICH SPANISH CROSS BRONZE – UNKNOWN MAKERS MARK
Stamped on the verso with an unclear makers mark, appears to be a coat of arms, possibly Spanish.
Derde Rijk Spaans Kruis in Brons – Onbekend Fabrikantenmerk. Dit bronzen kruis heeft geen herkenbaar makersmerk en is in uitstekende staat met mooi patina.
Aan de achterkant gestempeld met een onduidelijk fabrikantenmerk, lijkt op een familywapen, mogelijk Spaans.
Drittes Reich Spanisches Kreuz in Bronze – Unbekanntes Herstellerzeichen. Dieses bronzene Kreuz trägt kein erkennbares Herstellerzeichen und befindet sich in ausgezeichnetem Zustand mit schönem Patina.
Auf der Rückseite gestempelt mit einem unklaren Herstellerzeichen, das wie ein Wappen aussieht, möglicherweise spanisch.
Measurement: 6 x 6 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection
Note:
The Spanish Cross, or Spanien-Kreuz, was an award of Nazi Germany given to German troops who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for nationalist general, later Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco. With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936, Germany sent the Condor Legion, drawn from the German air force and army, to aid Franco's Nationalist forces. On 14 April 1939, Germany instituted the Spanish Cross as a decoration for the German airmen and soldiers who fought in the Condor Legion during the war. A number of German Navy ships served in Spanish waters, their crew also qualifying for the cross. The Spanish Cross filled the dual role of gallantry decoration and campaign medal. The Cross was awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze classes to reflect the rank or merit of the recipient. The Silver and Bronze classes were awarded with and without swords, the Gold only with swords. For outstanding bravery in combat, the Gold class could be awarded with diamonds.
Sold for €360
Stamped on the verso with an unclear makers mark, appears to be a coat of arms, possibly Spanish.
Derde Rijk Spaans Kruis in Brons – Onbekend Fabrikantenmerk. Dit bronzen kruis heeft geen herkenbaar makersmerk en is in uitstekende staat met mooi patina.
Aan de achterkant gestempeld met een onduidelijk fabrikantenmerk, lijkt op een familywapen, mogelijk Spaans.
Drittes Reich Spanisches Kreuz in Bronze – Unbekanntes Herstellerzeichen. Dieses bronzene Kreuz trägt kein erkennbares Herstellerzeichen und befindet sich in ausgezeichnetem Zustand mit schönem Patina.
Auf der Rückseite gestempelt mit einem unklaren Herstellerzeichen, das wie ein Wappen aussieht, möglicherweise spanisch.
Measurement: 6 x 6 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection
Note:
The Spanish Cross, or Spanien-Kreuz, was an award of Nazi Germany given to German troops who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for nationalist general, later Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco. With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in July 1936, Germany sent the Condor Legion, drawn from the German air force and army, to aid Franco's Nationalist forces. On 14 April 1939, Germany instituted the Spanish Cross as a decoration for the German airmen and soldiers who fought in the Condor Legion during the war. A number of German Navy ships served in Spanish waters, their crew also qualifying for the cross. The Spanish Cross filled the dual role of gallantry decoration and campaign medal. The Cross was awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze classes to reflect the rank or merit of the recipient. The Silver and Bronze classes were awarded with and without swords, the Gold only with swords. For outstanding bravery in combat, the Gold class could be awarded with diamonds.
Auction: Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction, 24th Apr, 2025
Hessink’s Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Collection of rare Historically important Artifacts.
Featuring a rare collection of unique militaria and hunting weapons and collectables. This exclusive event presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire items of exceptional provenance, many never before seen on the art market.
Among the highlights are Swords & Daggers of Historical Significance – Including pieces once owned by Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler, and an extraordinary birthday gift presented to Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday. German World War II Medals & Orders, Rare & Decorative Hunting Collectibles – including exquisite furniture suited for a grand hunting lodge.
This is an unmissable event for international museums, collectors, historians, hunters and history enthusiasts seeking truly rare and one-of-a-kind items. Many of the items on offer have never appeared on the market before, making this auction a unique opportunity to own history.
Note to all catalog holders, auction participants, and bidders:
Unless catalog holders, auction participants, and bidders explicitly state otherwise, they affirm that they are acquiring the catalog and the items depicted therein from the Third Reich era solely for purposes of civic education, the prevention of unconstitutional activities, art or science, research or teaching, reporting on current or historical events, or similar purposes
Aan alle catalogushouders, veilingdeelnemers en bieders:
Tenzij catalogushouders, veilingdeelnemers en bieders expliciet anders aangeven, verklaren zij dat zij de catalogus en de daarin afgebeelde objecten uit de periode van het Derde Rijk uitsluitend verwerven voor doeleinden van burgerlijke voorlichting, het voorkomen van ongrondwettelijke activiteiten, kunst of wetenschap, onderzoek of onderwijs, verslaggeving over actuele of historische gebeurtenissen of vergelijkbare doeleinden.
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Solange Kataloginhaber, Auktionsteilnehmer und Bieter sich nicht gegenteilig äußern, versichern sie, dass sie den Katalog und die darin abgebildeten Gegenstände aus der Zeit des Dritten Reiches nur zu Zwecken der staatsbürgerlichen Aufklärung, der Abwehr verfassungswidriger Bestrebungen, der Kunst oder der Wissenschaft, der Forschung oder der Lehre, der Berichterstattung über Vorgänge des Zeitgeschehens oder der Geschichte oder ähnlichen Zwecken erwerben (§§ 86a, 86 Strafgesetzbuch).
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Kijkdagen / Viewing days:
18 en 19 April, van 10:00 to 17:00 uur.
22 tot 24 April, van 10:00 tot 17:00 uur
