Spain, Franco Period. A Blue Division Medal Archive There the scrap was recycled

There the scrap was recycled and used in the construction of military aircraft for the Luftwaffe

ladies bow ribbon

until February 13

circumscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DIE KOLONIEN” (German - For merit for the colonies) - the lion gripping a hat that is superimposed on a set of crossed swords

Spain, Franco Period. A Blue Division Medal Archive There the scrap was recycledConstructed of coppered bronze with black enamel, on loop for suspension, presenting as Spanish style eagle overlaid with black enameled Iron Cross bearing a mobile swastika, reverse with depiction of Novgorod Kremlin surrounded by a chain wreath, with inscription Rusia 1941, unmarked, measuring 38 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.