Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Hold good example of the buckle

good example of the buckle worn by the Waffen-SS

he volunteered for service in the Pacific theatre but was turned down for service because of his age or pulhems (overall physical being) on the 18th

before being transferred again

came south with her attendant ships

Spain, Facist State. A War Cross, Type I (1938-1942), Fullsize And Miniature Hold good example of the buckle(Cruze de Guerra). Instituted in 1938. Fullsize: three piece construction, centrepiece insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and blue enamels, the insignia centering a silver gilt wreath with cross and backed by crossed swords, the four arms of the cross bearing the Franco crown, two facing lions and a castle, mounted to a silver eight pointed star base, each star point with five pairs of faceted rays, measuring 61. 5 mm (w) x 60. 7 mm (h), vertical