The Spanish Cross (German: Spanien-Kreuz) [1] 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.

The Cross of Burgundy (French: Croix de Bourgogne; Spanish: Cruz de Borgoña/Aspa de Borgoña; German: Burgunderkreuz; Italian: Croce di Borgogna; Dutch: Bourgondisch kruis; Portuguese: Cruz de Borgonha) is a saw-toothed form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of ...

The Spanish Cross (Spanienkreuz) was instituted on April 14th, 1939, to recognize those German Forces who served in the Spanish Civil War (July 1936- March 1939). The “Condor Legion” who fought on the side of General Franco against communism in Spain was composed, at least publicly, of volunteers.

The Spanish Cross (German: Spanienkreuz) campaign medal began to be awarded by the German authorities in seven classes on 14 April 1939. [ nb 8 ] The clandestine nature of German activities in Spain meant that no awards were made until April 1939, at the end of German involvement in the conflict.

The Spanish Cross in Gold with Diamonds (Deutsche Spanien-Kreuz in Gold mit Schwertern und Brillanten) was the highest rank of the decoration. It was awarded to those who showed great leadership skills in battle or outstanding meritorious service

Jan 22, 2022 · The Cross of Burgundy (French: Croix de Bourgogne; Spanish: Cruz de Borgoña/Aspa de Borgoña; German: Burgunderkreuz) is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew. It was first used in the 15th century as an emblem by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively ...

The Spanish Cross (German language: Spanienkreuz) was an award of Germany given to Germans who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for Franco. [1] With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Germany sent the Condor Legion to give military aid to Francisco Franco's nationalist forces.

Oct 30, 2017 · There is no 1957 replacement award of the Spanish Cross that I am aware off. Copies of the Spanish Cross have ranged from high quality to cheap lead castings, detail being good to very poor.

The Spanish Cross was established in 1939 as an award to be bestowed in recognition of the important role that members of the German Condor legion had played alongside the nationalist forces in the Spanish Civil War of 1936 to 1939.

The Crosses of Military Merit (or Cruces del Mérito Militar) are Spain’s military awards for gallantry or merit in war or peace, awarded to members of the Spanish Armed Forces, Guardia Civil or civilians.