Spanish Cross
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The Spanish Cross (German: Spanien-Kreuz)[1] was an award of Nazi Germany given to German troops who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for nationalist general, later Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco.[2]
Quick Facts Spanish Cross Spanienkreuz, Type ...
Spanish Cross Spanienkreuz | |
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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 |
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