A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Buy Now the Air Crew Europe Star

the Air Crew Europe Star with the France and Germany clasp

This design was possibly inspired by the British battledress

Late War buckle in feinzink

with two aluminium rank pips

Berlin (case in near mint condition)

A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Buy Now the Air Crew Europe StarSeven piece construction, bronze gilt arms with enamelled insignia on a silvered bronze base, unmarked, 60. 7 mm x 60. 8 mm, dual prongs flanking a vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.