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WWII German Stickpin - Bronze Spanish Cross Without Swords -
This is a German WWII stick pin. These items were issued to military, civilian and political
individuals for various reasons. In the case of military personnel, a stickpin was given
along with a full size award. The soldier could wear the stick pin instead of having to
sport the full size badge.
The German WWII Spanish Cross without swords was introduced on April 14th 1939. The award
was issued to military personnel who served in Spain or Spanish Morocco during the period
between July 1936 to March 1939. The award could also be given to civilians and technicians
who supported the troops in the same time and place.
The criteria for receiving the award included:
- Three months of service in Spain
- Execution of an act that assisted the war effort but not in a combat situation.
The award was issued in Bronze and Silver. No gold was available withouth swords. The
distribution of the cross was as follows: Silver - 327, Bronze - 7,869.
The design of the award consisted of a Maltese Cross with Luftwaffe eagles in each
quadrant. Each eagle is clutching a swastika. The body of the award was concave with
a pin in the back.
There are no
markings
on this example.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German Stick Pins. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German stickpin worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the Stickpins is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
stick pins in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The civilian and political stickpins were usually issued as an indication that the person
had attended an event, or to indicate the affiliation to a particular group.
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This stickpin may be currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other stick pins of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Stick Pins
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
Political, Police and many other items.
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