Legion Condor Item - what does it represent?

[John W. Krueger]

I would sincerely appreciate any information on what this embroidered banner represents. Is it commemorating a battle? Any help is appreciated. John

[John W. Krueger]

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[Dennis S]

Remembrance of Spain
Rabe'
Burgos

It is a souvineer pennant either bought or given to a Legion Condor member in the provence of Burgos in Spain
I believe Rabe' is a municipality of the Provence of Burgos . Rabé de las Calzadas, Burgos, Spain

The pennant depicts a loose group of allies or coalition forces of the Nationalist cause.

From top left to right

Spanish fascist party ...Falange
Spanish National colors
Carlist .......monarchists

Center

Nazi swastika

Bottom row left to right

Japanese flag
Spanish nationalist Army crest
Italian flag with Cross of Savoy

And the bottom stylized L.C. for Legion Condor 1938

[Gaspare]

I thought the top right maybe could have been Belgium,,,but no,,don't think they were part..

anyway,,
Good or bad that is a nice piece!

[Scott C.]

Were the Japanese involved in the Spanish Civil War?

[Dennis S]

I thought the top right maybe could have been Belgium,,,but no,,don't think they were part..

anyway,,
Good or bad that is a nice piece!

No its definately Carlist

[Dennis S]

Were the Japanese involved in the Spanish Civil War?

Japan was sympathetic and allied at that time with Fascist Europe ...Italy and Germany later signing The pact of steel.

The Japanese where fighting with The Soviets in Manchuria in 1938 , as The Soviets were supporting The Republican Forces in Spain . So kind of my enemy is also your enemy .

[me6_130]

Among many other weapons, I know some Arisaka rifles could be found in Spain. Isn't that Spanish army crest the one onf the Spanish Legion?


Carles

[Dennis S]

Among many other weapons, I know some Arisaka rifles could be found in Spain. Isn't that Spanish army crest the one onf the Spanish Legion?


Carles

Yes ...they made up most of Francos initial forces along with The Morracan Army corp . The Luftwaffe
transported Francos forces from Africa to mainland Spain. The Reggio Aeronautica provided air cover
For those transported by sea.

[ezesar]

Among many other weapons, I know some Arisaka rifles could be found in Spain. Isn't that Spanish army crest the one onf the Spanish Legion?


Carles

Hi Carles.

Those Arisaka rifles were part of the aid to White Russians during the Russian Civil War as also were the Enfields P14 and Lee Enfields sent by British. Also was sent a lot of IWW surplus equipment including artillery and ammo. After the Reds victory, all those weapons were stored and some of those material was sold to Spanish Government at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. Some of them was useful like Arisakas but other was rubbish bought at gold price like cannons without the locks or with a little quantity of ammo or the italian one shot rifle Vetterli by the Republicans weapons traders.

César.