Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature Auction Archive engraver marked "TSM LORDONNOIS GRAVEUR

engraver marked "TSM LORDONNOIS GRAVEUR EDIT"

36" over "1"

measures 28cm x 36cm

Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a BeVo-style Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika above a tri-colour cockade

he was involved in heavy fighting against the Sparticists during the Kapp Putsch

Spain, Francoist Era. A Decoration For Members Of The Blue Division In Russia, Miniature Auction Archive engraver marked "TSM LORDONNOIS GRAVEUR(Medalla de la Division Azul). Instituted in 1943. In silver with black patination, measuring 14. 7 mm (w) x 17 mm (h), button hole attachment, wear evident in the black patination on the cross, Footnote: The Decoration was instituted on November 9, 1943, to be awarded to the Spanish volunteers who served with German forces in the Blue Division in Russia. Although Spain was neutral during the Second World War, its government wished to support the