Germany. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade, With Swords, C.1939 Archive The German soldier who carries

The German soldier who carries this safe conduct is using it as a sign of his genuine wish to give himself up

and "458" the steel batch number) on the underside of the helmet at the back

176 Combat Regiment

1) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

Germany. A Spanish Cross, Bronze Grade, With Swords, C.1939 Archive The German soldier who carries(Spanienkreuz in Bronze mit Schwertern). A bronze vaulted Maltese cross with swords and early model Luftwaffe eagles affixed between the arms of the cross; the center with a mobile swastika; the reverse plain, with a period replaced vertical banjo style pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; an unmarked example; measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 54. 44 mm (h); weighing 27. 2 grams; a worn example with slightly bent tips on the arms of the cross; in