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Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin

Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin grouping

Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin grouping

LOT 71-1389
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
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LOT 71-1389
EAN 2000000806259
LOT 71-1389
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000806259
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 71-1389
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000806259
MAKER view maker
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945
Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin


Description

Very rare grouping of the Hildenbrand family. Obergefreiter Wilhelm Hildenbrand served in the Spanish Civil War (Legion Condor) and was awarded the Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords. He died in a motorcycle accident in Spain on 25.02.1938. His parents were therefore awarded the Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin.

Spanish Cross for Next-of-Kin. Bronze. Weight: 11.38 gr. Excellent condition and very rare to find!

Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords. Tombak. Never worn. Excellent condition.

1936 Spanish Civil War Medal "Medalla de la Campana" with the original certificate. 

Spanish Medal "Medalla de Sufrimientos por la Patria" with the original certificate. 

13 orignal photos of Wilhelm Hildebrand's service in Spain (Legion Condor). Among them are photos of his memorial stone (which is still there today, please actual photos below). 

Some original documents were sent to his parents. Includes a letter of condolence from Hermann Göring and a portrait photograph of him. Both signatures are facsimiles.

Luftwaffe visor cap wreath. Alumimium. Full prongs. 

Babett Hildenbrand (mother)

Mother's Cross in Gold and and ID card "Ehrenkarte für die deutschen Mutter" from her.

Karl Adam Hildenbrand (father)

1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class with the original certificate.

Kyffhäuserbund War Commemorative Medal 1914-1918 with the original certificate.

Bavarian Military Merit Cross 3rd Class with Crown and Swords. Comes with the original certificate. 

Bavarian Prinz Alfons Commemorative Badge with the original certificate.

Certificate to the Bavarian Long Service Award 3rd Class for 9 years. 

Two badges for Bavarian veterans.

Imperial German shoulder boards for a Major (from the family, but not from Karl Adam).

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Signs of use. 


Condition
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