Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold detailed Gold lion in each

detailed Gold lion in each quadrant

He died at the age of 28 and is buried in Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane) Cemetery

silvered tombac

Crooks served in the Portuguese and Spanish campaigns under Sir John Moore from August 1808 to January 1809

as United States forces were retreating into Bataan

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Silver Grade With Swords Hold detailed Gold lion in each(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern). A silver Maltese cross (marked 835), vaulted, with swords and Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse marked "835" (for silver content), with a vertical banjo style pin, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 54. 0 mm (w) x 53. 5 mm (h); weighing 33. 1 grams; slightly worn, with nice dark patina, in very fine condition. Footnote: With a