Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Republic of Accompanied by a Ribbon Bar

Accompanied by a Ribbon Bar (Purple Heart

Imperial Military Railways

engraved foliage design

surmounted by a period Spanish crown

the former maker marked “WILHELM DEUMER

Spain, Franco Period. A Medal of the Old Guard Republic of Accompanied by a Ribbon Bar(Medalla de la Vieja Guardia). Instituted in 1942. In bronze with black and green enamels, reverse engraved "Exp. No 1437 MANUEL RAMON DE LA MAZA SAINZ DE LA FUENTE 1934", measuring 37. 2 mm (w) x 43. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered chipping evident in the green enamels, replacement incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal of the Old Guard was instituted on March 10, 1942 and awarded to those involved in militant