Spain, Nationalist State. A "Blue Division" Medal for the Campaign in Russia 1943, Boxed Hold dated 23 June 1944

dated 23 June 1944

measuring 40 mm (w) x 65 mm (l)

this insignia features a high relief gold bullion leaf wreath

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Two further ships of the line

Spain, Nationalist State. A "Blue Division" Medal for the Campaign in Russia 1943, Boxed Hold dated 23 June 1944(Medalla de la Divisin Azul por la Campaa en Rusia). Instituted in 1943. In silvered bronze with black enamels, manufactured by Diez y Compania, S. A. of Madrid, obverse illustrating the Nationalist Eagle of Spain with an Iron Cross bearing a swastika, above the Falange symbol, the eagle backed by a laurel wreath and surmounted by the Franco crown, reverse illustrating the Novgorod's Kremlin surrounded by a wreath of chains and inscribed "RUSIA 1941"