Spanish Pilots Wings

[Simon F]

I saw a set of 1938 model Spanish pilots wings on the WAF and they have piqued my interest somewhat. I wondered if anybody could tell me more about the history of these wings in particular known makers (Spanish/German), Foreign Pilots they were awarded to, criteria for awarding, etc? Perhaps some pics of wings in other peoples collections, many thanks

[Panzerpionier]

I saw a set of 1938 model Spanish pilots wings on the WAF and they have piqued my interest somewhat. I wondered if anybody could tell me more about the history of these wings in particular known makers (Spanish/German), Foreign Pilots they were awarded to, criteria for awarding, etc? Perhaps some pics of wings in other peoples collections, many thanks

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http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rokiski

http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/sho...ghlight=rokiski

[Simon F]

Many thanks, very helpfull and informative

[Jacques]

A beautiful one was to sell on WAF few days ago.

jacques

[Simon F]

Jaques

They were nice, were you not tempted??

Edited August 6, 2005 by devonrex2003

[Jacques]

Jaques

They were nice, were you not tempted??

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Of course I was, but I have some Spanish crosses in target and empty wallet

I hope to find one in the same condition one of these days.

jacques

[Sal Williams]

yes I was tempted too Jacques! I kept looking at it and going back and looking again!

Best, Sal

[francisco v.]

I like specially this llustration by Pierre Turner.

Since his artworks are from contemporary b/w photos, could be interesting

to know the identity of the pilot

Regards

[Jacques]

I am really interested by the B/W picture ! a good scan should be welcome

Here is a picture to illustrate this badge worn

[francisco v.]

Hello,

This is the Rokiski pilot/obs. wings from the Knight Cross holder Gen.Torsten

Christ earned while in the Legion Condor acting as General Staff officer (hauptmann at the time).

Picture taken from Hermann-Historica

Regards

[francisco v.]

Forgot to say that the wings in the left of the previous post, are portuguese.

Here another dish depicting the spanish wings

Regards

[Jacques]

Hello,

This is the Rokiski pilot/obs. wings from the Knight Cross holder Gen.Torsten

Christ earned while in the Legion Condor acting as General Staff officer (hauptmann at the time).

Picture taken from Hermann-Historica

Regards

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The engraved cross seems to have diamonds ???

the eagles head are on the wrong side ???

jacques

[Simon F]

Were there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel?

[Jacques]

Were there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel?

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I suppose, but period pics show that the wing were worn in the middle of the pocket, under or above the DK/SPK, above the pocket button.

[Jacques]

This pic come from another forum. If the owner wish I can delete it.

[Simon F]

Great Jaques many thanks for your information!

Edited August 10, 2005 by devonrex2003

[francisco v.]

Andreas once asked me the identity of this guy. I think he is Willi Cryns who won the DK as bordschutze in the Boelke Kampfgeschwader before promoting to officer and obtaining his pilot qualification. A meteoric career. Note the staffel badge in the lapel.

Regards

This pic come from another forum. If the owner wish I can delete it.

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[francisco v.]

Here is the unit badge besides his lapel in the photo posted by my friend Jacques

[Jacques]

Beautiful pic Francisco ! if you don't like it anymore, send me a PM

jacques

[Simon F]

That will be well decorated then!!!!!

[francisco v.]

Hello Jacques,

The photos are not mine

Beautiful pic Francisco  ! if you don't like it anymore, send me a PM

jacques

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[francisco v.]

Hello,

The only regulation is that the foreign wings/badge must be UNDER the Luftwaffe

eagle.

Of course this not counts for the spanish pilots who put them OVER the eagle

Regards

Fran

Were there any regulations (uniform or otherwise) regarding the wearing of these wings for Wehrmacht personnel?

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[Jacques]

Rudolf HENNE, well decorated too

[Bob Hunter]

Very interesting photographs. Thanks gentlemen.

[François SAEZ]

Hello,

The only regulation is that the foreign wings/badge must be UNDER the Luftwaffe

eagle.

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Pregunta amigo mio

You may help me to clear a (maybe wrong) statemement that Spanish wings made by german makers can be sold and worn only by german pilots?