Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature United Republic of illustrating a right facing eagle

illustrating a right facing eagle

the original printed Air Mail identification covered over by a "VIA CONDOR-ZEPPELIN" Air Mail label

It shows an unidentified NCO on his wedding day

55 mm (w) x 36

signed in pencil by General der Flieger

Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature United Republic of illustrating a right facing eagleIn bronze with red, white and black enamels, illustrating the Falange insignia in the centre surrounded by a chain forming three sides, the links broken at either end symbolizing freedom, on a white cross base, measuring 19. 5 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h), maker marked "GICAR S. L. BARCELONA" on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The cross was issued to those who suffered captivity due to their Falange beliefs.