Spain, Second Republic. A Spanish War Cross, C.1937 certificate_of_authenticity silvered wreath and patinated tank

silvered wreath and patinated tank

wear along the edges and along the hinged area on the exterior

maker marked "ROTHE KOHLMARKT 7 WIEN" and exhibiting the impression of the once present badge

the reverse bearing a wreathed inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DIE HEIMKEHR DES MEMELLANDES 22

Spain, Second Republic. A Spanish War Cross, C.1937 certificate_of_authenticity silvered wreath and patinated tankIn silver, an eight point star with faceted rays, superimposed on top sits a silver gilt insignia bearing the Coat of arms, in red and white enamels surrounded by a blue ring inscribed AL MERITO EN CAMPANA, surrounded by a wreath with four arms overlaid with a crown and tower at 12 and 6 oclock and a lion at 3 and 9 oclock, swords hilts pierce the wreath at 2, 5, 7 and 10 oclock, the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, with several small