Spain, Franco Period. A War Veteran’s Medal Bar with Two Stars Auction edges trimmed in repeating angled

edges trimmed in repeating angled paired rows of black and yellow embroidery

and show scenes of a military band

constructed of a hard burgundy faux leather

Commanders Neck Badge - French only

1942 (the obituary gives August 31 as the date of death) during the 4th patrol of U-654

Spain, Franco Period. A War Veteran’s Medal Bar with Two Stars Auction edges trimmed in repeating angledA Medal bar consisting of six decorations, swing mounted with a horizontal pin on the reverse (missing catch), measures 190 mm (w), comprising six decorations: A Military Merit Order, red distinction, in bronze gilt and enamels, surmounting crown, measures 42. 7 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), enamel damage to both obverse and reverse medallion, crown bent, very fine. A Campaign Medal 1936 1939, constructed of blackened and gilded bronze, on loop for suspension