24th Apr, 2025 19:00
Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction
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GOLD THIRD REICH SPANISH CROSS WITH SWORDS – L/13 PAUL MEYBAUER, BERLIN
Spanish Cross in Gold and a Spanish Cross Gilt Stickpin – Marked L/21 for Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. In Original case. Remains in very good condition, The Stickpin missing lower section of the pin.
Gouden Derde Rijk Spaanse Kruis met Zwaarden – L/13 Paul Meybauer, Berlijn
Spaanse Kruis in Goud en Gouden Spaanse Kruis Stokspeld – Gemerkt L/21 voor Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. In Originele Doos.
Het Spaanse kruis in goud en de gouden Spaanse kruis stokspeld zijn gemerkt L/21 voor Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Beide bevinden zich in zeer goede staat, met uitzondering van de stokspeld waarvan het onderste deel van de pin ontbreekt. Ze worden geleverd in hun originele doos, wat de waarde en zeldzaamheid verhoogt.
Goldenes Spanisches Kreuz des Dritten Reiches mit Schwertern – L/13 Paul Meybauer, Berlin
Spanisches Kreuz in Gold und Spanisches Kreuz vergoldet als Krawattennadel – Markiert L/21 für Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Im Originaletui.
Dieses spanische Kreuz in Gold und die vergoldete spanische Kreuz-Krawattennadel sind mit L/21 für Förster & Barth, Pforzheim, markiert. Sie befinden sich in sehr gutem Zustand, abgesehen von der Krawattennadel, bei der der untere Abschnitt der Nadel fehlt. Sie kommen im Originaletui, was ihren Wert und ihre Seltenheit erhöht.
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 €3,000
Spanish Cross in Gold and a Spanish Cross Gilt Stickpin – Marked L/21 for Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. In Original case. Remains in very good condition, The Stickpin missing lower section of the pin.
Gouden Derde Rijk Spaanse Kruis met Zwaarden – L/13 Paul Meybauer, Berlijn
Spaanse Kruis in Goud en Gouden Spaanse Kruis Stokspeld – Gemerkt L/21 voor Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. In Originele Doos.
Het Spaanse kruis in goud en de gouden Spaanse kruis stokspeld zijn gemerkt L/21 voor Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Beide bevinden zich in zeer goede staat, met uitzondering van de stokspeld waarvan het onderste deel van de pin ontbreekt. Ze worden geleverd in hun originele doos, wat de waarde en zeldzaamheid verhoogt.
Goldenes Spanisches Kreuz des Dritten Reiches mit Schwertern – L/13 Paul Meybauer, Berlin
Spanisches Kreuz in Gold und Spanisches Kreuz vergoldet als Krawattennadel – Markiert L/21 für Förster & Barth, Pforzheim. Im Originaletui.
Dieses spanische Kreuz in Gold und die vergoldete spanische Kreuz-Krawattennadel sind mit L/21 für Förster & Barth, Pforzheim, markiert. Sie befinden sich in sehr gutem Zustand, abgesehen von der Krawattennadel, bei der der untere Abschnitt der Nadel fehlt. Sie kommen im Originaletui, was ihren Wert und ihre Seltenheit erhöht.
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.
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