Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords GTRexclude numerous operations against the enemy

numerous operations against the enemy in the course of which [he has] invariably displayed the utmost fortitude

Naming is officially impressed on the five medals

being the second type notably from the considerable gap between the edge of the center leaf and the rib on the outer leaf

Leutnant Pilot of the 27th Bomber Wing “Boelcke” Recipient of the RK on May 25

Ontario and stated that he was single and his occupation as Junior Clerk

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords GTRexclude numerous operations against the enemy(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern). A silver Maltese cross (marked 835), vaulted, with swords and Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse marked "835" (for silver content), with a vertical banjo style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 54. 0 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h); weighing 33. 1 grams; slightly worn, with nice dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: With a