Spain, Spanish State. A Mint Medal of the Russian Campaign, with Case, by Diez y Campañia Province of China 35mm x 95 mm

35mm x 95 mm

7 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with screwback

constructed of a lightweight wooden core with a light grey faux leather exterior

the unit became known as the 5th Brigade

the division arrived to Amba Alagi

Spain, Spanish State. A Mint Medal of the Russian Campaign, with Case, by Diez y Campañia Province of China 35mm x 95 mmConstructed 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,