Spain. Spanish Blue Division Medal And A Spanish War Cross, C. 1950 Auction Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz (1893-1963)

Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz (1893-1963)

measuring 68 mm (w) x 67 mm (l) x 17 mm (h)

Those killed in action were advanced in one grade in rank and awarded a lower class of the Order of the Golden Kite

Footnote: The 635th Tank Destroyer Battalion was established on December 15

Spain. Spanish Blue Division Medal And A Spanish War Cross, C. 1950 Auction Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz (1893-1963)A Spanish Blue Division in Russia Commemorative Medal, in silvered zinc, measuring at 32. 5 mm in diameter, on period ribbon; accompanied by a Spanish War Cross, multi piece construction, in silver with enamels, measuring at 58mm (w) x 59mm (h) with vertical pinback and dual stays, with cracking in enamels.