Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel

Constructed of a silver alloy with multi-coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight-pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and León, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of “AL MERITO EN CAMPAÑA”, the reverse with five visible rivets securing the obverse features in place, with a raised barrel hinge and elaborate tapering pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 61.00 mm (w) x 60.53 mm (h), weighing 41.8 grams, demonstrating some flecking and scratching to the enamels, a superior quality example manufactured in Germany for issue to Condor Legion personnel in extremely fine condition.