Spain, Spanish State. A Medal Of The Russian Campaign, Spanish-Made For Blue Division Veterans Archive the number "9276" stamped in

the number "9276" stamped in red ink on the underside of the lower left pocket

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled ring in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

57 mm (w) x 27

by Rothe ( FR mark stamped on ring)

each perforated with five ventilation holes and topped by an additional hole through which is looped a period original drawstring

Spain, Spanish State. A Medal Of The Russian Campaign, Spanish-Made For Blue Division Veterans Archive the number "9276" stamped in(Medalla de la campaa de Rusia). Constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with clasp and horizontal pinback, the obverse consisting of a Spanish national eagle, overlaid by a central Iron Cross, overlaying a circular laurel leaf wreath topped by a crown, the reverse consisting of a circular chain link wreath, surrounding a depiction of the Novgorod Kremlin above an inscription of RUSIA 1941,