Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature United Republic of informing him he was awarded

informing him he was awarded the Iron Cross II Class

A textbook example of a well preserved Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

size marked "5 3/4" and dated "1940" on the rear cradle arm

to commemorate the 1904-1905 conflict between the Russian and the Japanese Empires

and [Pearkes said] that he will NOT issue instructions to his [junior commanders] placing them in an impossible situation

Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature United Republic of informing him he was awarded(Medalla de la Division Azul). Instituted in 1943. In silver with black patination, measuring 14. 7 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), button hole attachment, wear evident in the black patination on the cross, Footnote: The Decoration was instituted on November 9, 1943, to be awarded to the Spanish volunteers who served with German forces in the Blue Division in Russia. Although Spain was neutral during the Second World War, its government wished to support the