Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature United Republic of Officially awarded Paratrooper's qualification wings

Officially awarded Paratrooper's qualification wings

measuring 26 cm in length

and a remnant glued to the bottom

gray cotton backer

A Flak Artillery Major’s Collar Tabs - constructed of red wool

Spain, Fascist State. A Falange "Ex Cautivos" Captivity Cross, Miniature United Republic of Officially awarded Paratrooper's qualification wingsIn bronze with red, white and black enamels, illustrating the Falange insignia in the centre surrounded by a chain forming three sides, the links broken at either end symbolizing freedom, on a white cross base, measuring 19. 5 mm (w) x 19. 5 mm (h), maker marked "GICAR S. L. BARCELONA" on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The cross was issued to those who suffered captivity due to their Falange beliefs.