WWII German Stickpin - Spanish Civil War Crosses with 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.
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The Spanish Cross with swords was given to German soldiers who participated in the
Spanish Civil war fighting the Bolsheviks.
The award was issued in three different classes which are bronze, silver and gold.
All three classes are shown in this page.
The design of the stick pin consisted of a cross where each arm has a "V" split
at the end. Swords are placed in between each arm. A flying eagle with wings fully
spread and clutching a swastika are found in each sword handle.
All metal construction.
A very attractive design.
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The qualification for receiving this award included:
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To have volunteered for the Condor Legion and have fouhgt in Spain.
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To have served continuously for three months in Spanish waters. |
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To have performed acts of valor or merit during a combat engagement.
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To have taken part in naval actions. Specifically in the air attack of the German
battleship Deutchsland or the bombing of May 31 on the Almerica as a reprisal for the
attack om the Deutchsland.
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The different classes of the Spanish Cross were distributed in the following numbers:
Bronze - 8,462
Silver - 8,304
Gold - 1,126
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
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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 back of the pins do not have any
manufacturer markings .
The pin is attached to a small
metal circle which is then secured to the main body.
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Collecting Third Reich Stickpins
Collecting Third Reich memorabilia is a field that has been growing since the days the GI's rummaged around Europe
bringing back military souvenirs. German soldiers wore many of their awards on their uniforms when they went to
battle. Once the soldier was killed or captured, the American soldiers would take the awards as war trophies.
Eventually all these pieces came back to the United States where military history enthusiasts began to collect them.
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In trying to determine if you should collect WWII German Stickpins there are certain factors that should be
considered.
The adjacent table outlines some of the advantages and disadvantages of collecting the stickpins.
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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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