Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 90 mm (w) x

measuring 90 mm (w) x 80 mm (h)

but in otherwise very fine condition

Footnote: Sergeant William “Bing” Coughlin participated in the invasion of Sicily and served through four months of the Italian campaign before joining the Maple Leaf Newspaper staff in 1944

spotting and light contact evident on both sides

Spain, Spanish State. A Spanish War Cross Breast Star, German-Made for Condor Legion Personnel Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 90 mm (w) xConstructed of a silver alloy with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a vaulted eight pointed pebbled star, overlaid by a gilded cross with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, overlaid by a central enameled medallion bearing the coat of arms of Castile and Len, within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt inscription of AL MERITO EN CAMPAA, the