Israel. A Medal Of Courage Auction Archive maker marked "S-W" (Sy-Wagner

maker marked "S-W" (Sy-Wagner

whose birthplace is situated in the neighbouring town of Dassel by the Solling Mountains

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Spanish Cross in Bronze with Swords

23 mm (w) x 65

Israel. A Medal Of Courage Auction Archive maker marked "S-W" (Sy-Wagner. Instituted in 1970. Silver with artificial patination, illustrating a two sets of three swords each overlying one another, fronted by an olive branch, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 33. 2 mm (h), light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of Courage is awarded for carrying out acts of gallantry at the risk of life, during combat duty. The medal was established in 1970 (though it has been given retroactively) by act of law in the Knesset.