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    FOERSTER & BARTH Spanish cross


    Jacques

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    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

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