Spanish Cross
The Spanish Cross (German: Spanien-Kreuz) was an award of Nazi Germany given to German troops who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for nationalist general, later Spanish caudillo, Francisco Franco.
| Spanish Cross Spanienkreuz | |
|---|---|
Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords | |
| Type | Badge |
| Presented by | Nazi Germany |
| Eligibility | Military personnel |
| Campaign(s) | Spanish Civil War |
| Status | Obsolete |
| Established | 14 April 1939 |
| Total | Bronze without Swords – 7,869 Silver without Swords – 327 Bronze with Swords – 8,462 Silver with Swords – 8,304 Gold with Swords – 1,126 Gold with Swords and Diamonds – 28 |
Cross for next of kin: ribbon | |
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