Jacques Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 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 conditionH: 56.3mm L: 56mm W:30.1g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jacques Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 This is a bronze cross MM L/21, in mint condition . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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