Medal of a participant in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-39, in a box

The original medal is in excellent condition. Complete with the original box and wrapping paper. The material of the medal is bronze. It is completely painted with black matte paint, with gold-plated edging and design elements. The obverse of the medal, bordered with laurel leaves, depicts a Spanish lion defeating a dragon symbolizing communism (there is a hammer and sickle on the dragon). On the background in the rays of the sun there are four swords, arranged vertically and horizontally. The date written is 17 JVLIO 1936 (July 17, 1936), which marked the beginning of the armed rebellion of the Spanish military against the Republicans. On the reverse side, the words ARRIBA ESPAÑA (from Spanish — "Forward Spain") are present in the border. The circular inscription is GENESSMO. FRANCO VICTOR. — UNA GRANDE, LIBRE, IMPERIAL, M HISP. GLOR.. (from Spanish — "Forward Spain"). In the center is an eagle holding in its talons the coat of arms of the Francisco Franco era. A bunch of crossed arrows is depicted under the wing — the sign of the Spanish Phalanx. Below is a stylized Spanish steel helmet, representing the armed forces. So, there were three forces depicted here (state, party and military), which symbolizes their unity. Guarantee of authenticity.

The medal "For the Spanish Campaign of 1936-1939" (Spanish: Medalla de la Campaña Española) is a Spanish military award from the Spanish Civil War, intended for distinguished members of the Spanish Phalanx, the Condor Legion, the Italian Corps of Volunteer Troops, Russian White Guards (mainly Kornilov Shock Regiment ranks) and Ukrainian nationalists. It was established on January 26, 1937. The exact number of awardees is unknown. As of January 2019, 8 medal holders remained alive.

The medal was supposed to be worn in the center of the left breast pocket. The medal intended for military personnel has a ribbon with a bright yellow stripe in the center, followed by two red stripes and two narrow black stripes along the edges. The medal, which is not intended for military personnel (civilians who take an active part in combat operations or non—combat personnel), has a green ribbon around the edges instead of black.

Also, for the soldiers of the Condor Legion, it was possible to add a medal ribbon to the order bar common to German soldiers.