A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Volunteer Division In Russia Auction as an originally awarded pair

as an originally awarded pair and remain in better than very fine condition

dug out incidentally during the construction project approximately 10 years ago

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

an Official -formal- Award document for King Zvonimir Medal in Silver (with War ribbon)

inscribed "CONSPICUOUS SERVICE" below

A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Volunteer Division In Russia Auction as an originally awarded pairIn 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