Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division Auction Archive (Kriegsverdienstkreuz für Nichtkämpfer)

(Kriegsverdienstkreuz für Nichtkämpfer)

navy blue embroidery in the life preserver-style centrepiece ring

large shield plate affixed to the front bearing the National three crowns (Tre Kronor)

Africa Star and Commemorative Cross of Monte Cassino on one

42nd HIGHDS 1873-4)

Spain, Fascist State. A Commemorative Medal To The Fallen And Prisoners Of The Blue Division Auction Archive (Kriegsverdienstkreuz für Nichtkämpfer)Instituted 1954. In bronze gilt, a round medal featuring the symbol of the Blue Division on a Spanish coloured shield, surrounded by stars and a green enamel wreath on a black enamel background, the reverse is plain, measures 33. 5mm (w) x 39. 1mm (h), weighs 15. 3 grams (including ribbon), worn on the incorrect blue ribbon (should be half blue, half black with a Rusia 1941 bar), divot in lacquer at 9 oclock edge, otherwise in extremely fine condition.