Spain, Spanish State. A Mint Medal of the Russian Campaign, with Case, by Diez y Campañia Newly Listed measuring 270x369mm

measuring 270x369mm

although many of these nations have since established their own awards for gallantry

First Class Medal of the Order

oxidation and loss of finish is evident throughout and the ring has been cut in half

struck the group

Spain, Spanish State. A Mint Medal of the Russian Campaign, with Case, by Diez y Campañia Newly Listed measuring 270x369mmConstructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with classic Spanish style clasp and horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a Spanish national eagle, overlaid by a central 1939 Iron Cross, overlaying a circular laurel leaf wreath topped by a crown, the reverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a depiction of the Novgorod Kremlin above an inscription of RUSIA 1941,