Zimmermann of Pforzheim manufactured spanish crosses during the war. This firm made them after the institution of the LDO (1941). The crosses are maker's marked : L/52 in a square, L/52 in a square + silver stamp "900". I own a cross stamped L52, and I can't explain this mistake, except done by a drunk worker. the cross are in tombac then silvered, gilded or bronzed. the "900" stamped one are of course in massive silver. It shows typical details on the obverse and reverse. Eagles: well detailed with 3 cut out branches swas. the eagle head is characteristic and looks like a pigeon. Swords: the grips are wide and show 9 filaments(twists) Pin: typical to this maker. wide and flat in the middle, rounded at the end. Hinge & Hook: half round hook and small cylinder hinge soldered on a wide base Here is a gold cross, in mint condition (Especially for SAL ) H: 55.3mm L: 55.4mm W:29.1g