Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold as United States forces were

as United States forces were retreating into Bataan

He had no real estate to inherit

outside lid embossed with “25” and a semi-circular wreath

silvered tombac

Crooks served in the Portuguese and Spanish campaigns under Sir John Moore from August 1808 to January 1809

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold as United States forces were(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