A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Volunteer Division In Russia Auction measuring 30 mm diameter

measuring 30 mm diameter

and Angolia’s hand written note

marked "POSTAGE FREE" at the upper right in English

arriving in the French theatre on the 29th and posted to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on the 30th

inscribed "CONSPICUOUS SERVICE" below

A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Volunteer Division In Russia Auction measuring 30 mm diameterIn silvered bronze; on loop for suspension; on a correct replacement ribbon; measuring 32. 41 mm; weighing 12. 6 grams; contact marks, but with approximately 50% of the original silvering remaining. Footnote: The Spanish volunteer medal was awarded by the Third Reich to the men of the Blue Division who served at the Russian front alongside the Germans. It was known as the 250th Infantry Division, composed of 47,000 men sent by Francisco Franco to aid