A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive The RCN complement was approximately

The RCN complement was approximately four to six operators

that they wanted to see the current war end and Germany defeated

marked "5037"

reverse inscribed "DEM BESTEN SCHÜTZEN 1892" inside a closed leafed wreath

RGA on 12 June 1917 and as a Temporary Major in the Army on 7 April 1918

A Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Archive The RCN complement was approximatelyA Spanish War Cross; Breast Star Multi piece construction, silver gilt and enamels, unmarked, 64 mm x 64. 5 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual prongs, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The War Cross was instituted on January 26, 1937 and amended in 1942. It was a direct descendant of the Military Order of Mary Christine (Mara Cristina) created for the Queen Regent in 1890 and intended to reward military bravery.