{"product_id":"ldo-etui-legion-condor-spanienkreuz-in-silber-hersteller-gemarkt","title":"Spanish Cross in Silver – Legion Condor, LDO case, maker marked","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number: 34.965\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpanish Cross in Silver – Legion Condor, LDO Case, Manufacturer Marked (Original)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered here is an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Spanish Cross in Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e of the \u003cstrong\u003eLegion Condor\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003emanufacturer's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse and complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal LDO case\u003c\/strong\u003e. The piece comes from an old, documented dealer stock and is in good condition for its age. The Spanish Cross is among the \u003cstrong\u003erarest and most sought-after German awards\u003c\/strong\u003e ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSpanish Cross\u003c\/strong\u003e was instituted by Adolf Hitler on April 14, 1939, and awarded exclusively to members of the \u003cstrong\u003eLegion Condor\u003c\/strong\u003e – the German volunteer unit that fought alongside Franco in the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). Since the Legion Condor comprised only about \u003cstrong\u003e19,000 men\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Spanish Cross in Silver was awarded to only a portion of them, it is one of the \u003cstrong\u003enumerically rarest German orders of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eLDO case\u003c\/strong\u003e (Leistungsgemeinschaft Deutscher Ordenshersteller – German Order Manufacturers' Association) confirms its official issue by an approved manufacturer. The \u003cstrong\u003emanufacturer's mark\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse is an important authenticity feature and allows for precise attribution to the producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: \u003cstrong\u003eUsed, well-preserved for its age\u003c\/strong\u003e – typical signs of wear present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward: Spanish Cross in \u003cstrong\u003eSilver\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAward context: \u003cstrong\u003eLegion Condor\u003c\/strong\u003e, Spanish Civil War 1936–1939\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: \u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer marked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal LDO case included\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersion: Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvenance: Old dealer stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease refer to the scans for an accurate condition assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNote\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing multiple items from my shop, \u003cstrong\u003eshipping costs are significantly reduced\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please feel free to browse my other offerings in the field of Wehrmacht orders and rare awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginal items from the period of the German Reich. Sold exclusively for historical, scientific, and collecting purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Militaria-Hoya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270103617865,"sku":"34965","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9673\/5817\/files\/34.965a.jpg?v=1777094209","url":"https:\/\/www.militaria-hoya.com\/en\/products\/ldo-etui-legion-condor-spanienkreuz-in-silber-hersteller-gemarkt","provider":"Militaria Hoya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}