A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Buy Now 1918 as a Boy Seaman

1918 as a Boy Seaman 1st Class

Late War buckle in feinzink

the Air Crew Europe Star with the France and Germany clasp

This design was possibly inspired by the British battledress

France and Germany Star (both stars have been plated by the recipient)

A Spanish War Cross; 1937-1942 Issue Buy Now 1918 as a Boy SeamanSeven 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.