A pair of Nazi German military awards, the Spanish cross without swords in silver and with swords in bronze. The Spanish Cross or Spanien-Kreuz was an award given to German troops who participated in the Spanish Civil War, fighting for Francisco Franco. The bronze version was awarded to military personnel or civilian technicians for three months of service in Spain without combat experience. The Spanish Cross in Silver was awarded to servicemen who took part in decisive battles or had considerable fighting experience. World War II Historical Collectables And Relics, German Insignia, Awards And Medals.