Original German Pre-WWII Bronze Grade Spanish Cross with Swords - Spanish Civil War Legion Condor Ancient but its civilian name retained

but its civilian name retained the "caliber-charge" designation of earlier black powder cartridges

which has a groove on the bottom that a solid aluminum dummy bolt travels along

and measures 14" x 3 3/4"

Much of the origin of these helmets has remained shrouded in mystery

Original German Pre-WWII Bronze Grade Spanish Cross with Swords - Spanish Civil War Legion Condor Ancient but its civilian name retainedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Spanish Cross (Spanien Kreuz) was an award of NSDAP Germany awarded to German combatants fighting with Franco's Nationalist forces against the Republican Loyalists during the Spanish Civil war, just prior to the outbreak of WWII. Germany sent combat troops, mainly Luftwaffe and Tank personnel, to fight in this Spanish civil war, in a group known as the German Condor Legion. It was the testing ground for its new