Spain. Spanish Blue Division Medal And A Spanish War Cross, C. 1950 Auction Those killed in action were

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

with acknowledgement of the deceased from Buckingham Palace under glass on reverse

inscribed "In commemorative of the historic 70th Reunion of the Class of 1941" above and "September 9th

Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz (1893-1963)

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

Spain. Spanish Blue Division Medal And A Spanish War Cross, C. 1950 Auction Those killed in action wereA 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.