Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Reconnaissance Em/Nco’s Shoulder Straps consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern

(Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern Anstecknadel)

the reverse with a central lug retaining a period original backplate

maker marked "GAUNT LONDON" on the reverse

Footnote: The Jolo Campaign of 1876 was a large scale Spanish Invasion Force tasked with capturing the city of Jolo

the lid with stamped inscription of “V

Germany, Heer. A Set Of Cavalry/Reconnaissance Em/Nco’s Shoulder Straps consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Spanienkreuz in Silber mit Schwertern(Heer Schulterklappen). Constructed of field grey wool trimmed with golden yellow Waffenfarbe piping, with reverse flap bearing reinforced buttonhole meeting identical buttonhole on the obverse, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.