Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division GTRexclude (Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)

(Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)

65 mm x 395 mm

from Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 period

either for personal heroism or

Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division GTRexclude (Wilhelmskreuz für Kriegsverdienste)Instituted 1954. In bronze gilt, a round medal featuring the symbol of the Blue Division on a Spanish coloured shield, surrounded by stars and a green enamel wreath on a black enamel background, the reverse is plain, measures 33. 5mm (w) x 39. 1mm (h), weighs 15. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on the incorrect blue ribbon (should be half blue, half black with a Rusia 1941 bar), divot in lacquer at 9 oclock edge, otherwise in extremely fine condition.