Spain. A Medal Of The Volunteers Of Ciudad Real Auction Archive Hon FACS (1957)

Hon FACS (1957)

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red and green enamel features

In die-stamped aluminum with red lacquered fields and navy blue paint

The recruiting chief said "I never hated to turn down anyone so much in all my life

Spain. A Medal Of The Volunteers Of Ciudad Real Auction Archive Hon FACS (1957)(Medalla de los Voluntarios de Ciudad Real). A medal constructed of bronze, in the shape of a Calatrava Cross around a circular centre that on the obverse shows Icarus in flight over a bright sun with the emblem of the Spanish Falange, the reverse presents an eagle holding the coat of arms of Ciudad Real, superimposed over the emblems of the Spanish Falange and a wreathed swastika, on loop for suspension from period replacement ribbon, measures 50. 59