FOERSTER & BARTH Spanish cross

[Jacques]

Foerster & Barth of Pforzheim manufactured spanish crosses during the war. Apparently, this firm made them after the institution of the LDO (1941), because I never saw an unmarked one. All the crosses I know use the LDO mark L/21.

the cross is in tombac, then silvered on bronzed. It shows sharp details on the obverse. This maker is rare.

Eagles: well detailed with 3 cut out branches swas.

Swords: the grips are wide and show 8 filaments(twists)

Pin: typical to this maker. A little bit short,wide in the middle, with a flat form at the base (as hammered). It shows the raised MM L/21 in a recessed rectangle.

Hinge & Hook: also flat typical hook and small cylinder hinge,

Here is a silver cross, in well worn condition

H: 56.3mm L: 56mm W:30.1g

[Jacques]

Details

[Jacques]

This is a bronze cross MM L/21, in mint condition .