Spain. A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936 Archive 1944 (Silver)

1944 (Silver)

measuring 53 mm x 31 mm

the Training Establishment at Devonport

Footnote: Captain George Edward Knox-Peebles (28116) was promoted to Major effective January 31

white and brown embroidery on dark brown rayon

Spain. A Commemorative Medal Of The Spanish Campaign 1936 Archive 1944 (Silver)In bronze, unmarked, measuring 33 mm, original ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal was formally instituted on September 5, 1942, on the basis of previous unofficial initiatives dating back to 1938, to recognize the service of members of the Italian Legion in the Spanish Civil War. Initial Italian volunteers from the ranks of the fascist militia were eventually joined in Spain by ""volunteers"" from the Italian army and air